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AE53 YMY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,848 mi
Last recorded148,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 148,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 146,584 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard light switch cover missing

o/s rack knuckle has slight play

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 144,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rack knuckle has slight play

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,070 miles

both rack knuckles have slight play

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 139,402 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 139,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2009 136,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 136,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 125,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2007 96,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,581 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AE53 YMY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 YMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 YMY registered?

AE53 YMY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AE53 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YMY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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