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AE03 EWX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,640 mi
Last recorded153,640 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 153,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,584 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,943 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 106,990 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust mount broken.air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,734 miles

wheels marked.crack in exhaust pipe right behind cat.air bag light on

Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,280 miles

airbag light on

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2010 81,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 65,388 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,057 miles

Air bag light on. both rear discs starting to rust. both rear tyres close to wear bamds.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,057 miles

Air bag light on. both rear discs starting to rust. both rear tyres close to wear bamds.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,665 miles

air bag light on - tried new passenger switch light came back on suspected wiring will need to remove glovebox and check

Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,190 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 EWX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

AE03 EWX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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