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FA53 AYN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,458 mi
Last recorded169,458 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 169,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 169,451 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,903 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 144,029 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 144,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,869 miles

Engine management light on dashboard.

Fuel cap does not open.

Items blocking view of the road removed before time of test.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obstruction. Could not check boot.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 24 Dec 2015 135,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Gaiter. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine management light on dashboard.

Fuel cap does not open.

Items blocking view of the road removed before time of test.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obstruction. Could not check boot.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 123,468 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 103,847 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,042 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 93,042 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,822 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,822 miles

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

Offside Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,277 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 AYN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AYN, 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 AYN registered?

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

Is FA53 AYN safe to buy?

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