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AF03 AEA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 93,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and cut in tread

slight blow on exhaust flexi joint

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and cut in tread

slight blow on exhaust flexi joint

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

exhaust flexi worn with slight blow

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with deep cuts in tread

stonechip and large crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

crack in n/s windscreen

eml illuminated

exhaust flexi joint worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside lower windscreen has a crack" not affecting drivers view".

Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside lower windscreen has a crack" not affecting drivers view".

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 51,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs scored

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,355 miles

front brake pads worn very low to legal limit (early replacement advised)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake pads worn very low to legal limits (early replacement advised)

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,841 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,295 miles

rear brake pads low.

rear tyres uneven wear, n/s low tread & side wall cut.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,984 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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AF03 AEA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 AEA, 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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AF03 AEA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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