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AE03 EVM

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 108,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,340 miles

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,856 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm

signs of o/s/r brake heating up

Fail 29 Mar 2014 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm

signs of o/s/r brake heating up

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,780 miles

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

front exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

signs of n/s/r brake heating up, however not at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

signs of n/s/r brake heating up, however not at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,655 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 17,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,053 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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AE03 EVM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AE03 EVM, 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 AE03 EVM registered?

AE03 EVM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EVM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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