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FA53 AYB

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,997 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 35,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 35,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,924 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,708 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 31,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,642 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 26,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,119 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 23,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,037 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 AYB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA53 AYB, 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 FA53 AYB registered?

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

Is FA53 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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