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AF03 FEP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,984 mi
Last recorded163,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 163,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,942 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 108,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin partially deteriorated

minor windscreen damage (stone chips)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre tread depths wearing low (3mm)(205/55R16 91V)

offside rear and nearside rear coil springs partially corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,881 miles

n/s wiper slightly smeary

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,066 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,666 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres on 2-3mm of tread depth

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,666 miles

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

both nearside and offside front tyres on 2-3mm of tread depth

Pass 7 May 2008 70,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 70,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,723 miles

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

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 FEP 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 80%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

AF03 FEP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AF03 FEP safe to buy?

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