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AF03 AFJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,572 miles

All brake pads approx. 1/2 ~ 2/3 worn.

Rear tyres near limit on edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake pads approx. 1/2 ~ 2/3 worn.

Rear tyres near limit on edges.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,517 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 28,732 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,579 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AFJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

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

Is AF03 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 AFJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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