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FA53 AXG

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

140,390 mi
Last recorded140,390 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,390 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,390 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,018 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in front joints

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front joints

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,237 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,367 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,916 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,954 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,954 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,036 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,180 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,519 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,899 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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FA53 AXG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FA53 AXG, 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.

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What year was FA53 AXG registered?

FA53 AXG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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