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AE03 JWN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,501 mi
Last recorded162,501 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 162,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 158,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 155,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,791 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

second hand track rod end used

Fail 1 Sep 2014 123,791 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel has slight grab

Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,721 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2007 40,065 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 40,065 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,807 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 JWN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWN, 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 AE03 JWN registered?

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

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