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WG53 AFE

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 88,413 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

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

check engine lamp is on

middle section of exhaust mounting brackets broken.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

e p c lamp illuminated and check engine lamp illuminated.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,762 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

e p c lamp illuminated and check engine lamp illuminated.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,466 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,120 miles

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

epc & mil lamp lit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,976 miles

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

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

washers need adjustment wipers poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,014 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,273 miles

offside of front windscreen- stone chip outside swept area

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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WG53 AFE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WG53 AFE, 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 WG53 AFE registered?

WG53 AFE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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