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AF53 SGZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SGZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 111,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,300 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,243 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads appear to be worn thin

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

(1) Both rear tyres gettig low on edges stepped tread

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 SGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

AF53 SGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AF53 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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