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AF03 AJY

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,777 mi
Last recorded140,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,383 miles

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

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

engine manegment light on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine manegment light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 136,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp unit broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

engine mil light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2013 116,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 116,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 56,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,317 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Fail 24 Mar 2006 39,317 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

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 AJY 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 66.7%.

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 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 AJY, 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 AJY registered?

AF03 AJY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AF03 AJY safe to buy?

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