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AF53 SDZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,876 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 SDZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 SDZ?

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What year was AF53 SDZ registered?

AF53 SDZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AF53 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SDZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 SDZ have outstanding finance?

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