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AF53 SFV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,158 miles

n/s front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,844 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 88,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 78,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,802 miles

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,570 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 SFV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

AF53 SFV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AF53 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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