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AF03 CXE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 75,456 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 70,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,584 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2009 61,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,315 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
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AF03 CXE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

AF03 CXE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AF03 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 CXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 CXE have outstanding finance?

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