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AF03 AKX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,200 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,374 miles

engine management light on

engine undertray insecure

front flexy brake hoses starting to show some slight cracks

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s inner cv joint boot small end clip missing

no wheel lockout on o/s/r handbrake performance test

rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,500 miles

fuel tank straps showing some corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,201 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust showing corrosion

fuel tank straps showing some corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 77,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2008 62,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,737 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 40,683 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,683 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,382 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

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 AKX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 AKX registered?

AF03 AKX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 AKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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