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AF53 SCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,218 mi
Last recorded81,218 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,778 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,220 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 67,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,024 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,227 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,629 miles

grease leaking slightly from o/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,134 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

right hand rear indecator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,462 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs start to get white.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,383 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 SCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SCZ, 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 AF53 SCZ registered?

AF53 SCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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