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FA53 AZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,481 mi
Last recorded81,481 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,627 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 76,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 74,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,839 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 AZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

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

Is FA53 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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