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AF03 AEM

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,590 mi
Last recorded166,590 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 166,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 166,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 147,162 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 130,697 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 130,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 110,643 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,384 miles

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

both rear t6yres outer wall cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 104,384 miles

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

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

both rear t6yres outer wall cracking

Pass 26 May 2014 97,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 91,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 81,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 51,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

both wipers a little smeary.

Pass 12 May 2009 51,161 miles

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

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

both wipers a little smeary.

Pass 13 May 2008 40,481 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 40,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,917 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 AEM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AEM, 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 AF03 AEM registered?

AF03 AEM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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