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AF03 AEP

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,323 mi
Last recorded152,323 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,323 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jun 2019 152,213 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2018 136,786 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 136,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam connection poor (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 112,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Fail 12 Jul 2014 92,680 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,323 miles

unable to check condition of nsr seat belt and mechanism baby booaster seart is fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 40,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,298 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 AEP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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