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AF03 CXL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,732 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 33,174 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 27,408 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 CXL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

Is AF03 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 CXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 CXL have outstanding finance?

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