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FA53 AYD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,810 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,810 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 113,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,622 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,454 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,544 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 AYD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FA53 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

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

Is FA53 AYD safe to buy?

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