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AE53 YZW

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 138,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,757 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 270,295 miles

Drivers front fog damaged

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 249,131 miles

Rear indicators slightly white

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Small split in nearside track rod end boot

Pass 19 Dec 2012 234,796 miles

Offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 19 Dec 2012 234,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 16 Dec 2011 214,165 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 214,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 196,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 176,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 148,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 148,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 120,026 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 90,110 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 YZW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

AE53 YZW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is AE53 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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