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AF53 SFO

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 125,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 125,835 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 34,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,240 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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 SFO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SFO, 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 SFO?

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What year was AF53 SFO registered?

AF53 SFO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SFO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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