CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF03 ATY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ATY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,017 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,659 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,213 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing .

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,695 miles

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

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

throttle pedal fault

Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

throttle pedal fault

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,063 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF03 ATY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ATY, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 ATY?

You can check the full history of AF03 ATY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF03 ATY registered?

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

Is AF03 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ATY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 ATY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF03 ATY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.