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AE03 JWD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,801 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine management light stays on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 136,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine management light stays on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,788 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 102,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,057 miles

205/55R/16/91V. OF 2 OR 4 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Front & rear pads 15% worn.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,689 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,602 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket starting to come away from exhaust

slight binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,318 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,339 miles

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,455 miles

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

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

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 JWD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE03 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

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

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