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AF53 EGD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,879 mi
Last recorded58,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EGD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,483 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 44,950 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,200 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,985 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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AF53 EGD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF53 EGD, 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 AF53 EGD registered?

AF53 EGD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AF53 EGD safe to buy?

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