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AE53 YZB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YZB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,157 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,427 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,753 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,928 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2012 48,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,904 miles

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

both front tyres are slighty cracking

n/s wing mirrior damaged but still provides veiw of the road

o/s/f tyre slighty wearing on inner

Fail 30 Dec 2010 40,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,470 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,043 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 YZB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZB, 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.

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What year was AE53 YZB registered?

AE53 YZB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AE53 YZB safe to buy?

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