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AF03 AEB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,481 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 101,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 101,055 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 86,415 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 86,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 78,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 66,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 56,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 47,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,945 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 21,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 11,494 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 11,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,400 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 AEB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AF03 AEB, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 AEB?

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What year was AF03 AEB registered?

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

Is AF03 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 AEB shows 22 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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