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FA53 AYL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,986 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2016 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,530 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AYL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

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

Is FA53 AYL safe to buy?

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