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FA53 AYC

2003 Seat Leon

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,787 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on tread

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear handbrake lever on brake caliper not fully returning to stop

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low on tread

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer sidewall cracking on offside rear tyre.

Outer skin corroded on rear silencer.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer sidewall cracking on offside rear tyre.

Outer skin corroded on rear silencer.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,930 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge and cracking

offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning to stop on brake cailper

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Securing bracket on offside headlamp cracked but lamp still secure.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Securing bracket on offside headlamp cracked but lamp still secure.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,996 miles

osf tyre getting low outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

osf tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,525 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,140 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 AYC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

Is FA53 AYC safe to buy?

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