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AF03 AEN

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 92,275 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,350 miles

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

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

SLight leak in the exhaust system

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,570 miles

o/s front tyre getting close to wear bars.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,947 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

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 AEN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AEN, 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 AEN registered?

AF03 AEN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AF03 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 AEN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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