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AF03 ATZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,620 mi
Last recorded152,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ATZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,620 miles

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

nearside park brake low effort

nearside rear coil spring snapped

Fail 15 Jan 2016 152,620 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside park brake low effort

nearside rear coil spring snapped

Fail 16 Jan 2015 148,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 148,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 144,016 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear coil spring end snapped off

Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,016 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring end snapped off

Pass 18 Jan 2013 136,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 128,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,246 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,645 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres 2.5-3mm tread remaining

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 91,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 56,599 miles

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

Offside 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 ATZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ATZ, 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 ATZ registered?

AF03 ATZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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