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AU53 BNE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,712 mi
Last recorded61,712 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BNE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 61,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,245 miles

hand brake lever on caliper not fully coming off and returning to stop

Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,245 miles

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

hand brake lever on caliper not fully coming off and returning to stop

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,973 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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AU53 BNE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU53 BNE, 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 AU53 BNE?

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What year was AU53 BNE registered?

AU53 BNE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AU53 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BNE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU53 BNE have outstanding finance?

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