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AE03 NGY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,860 mi
Last recorded137,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 137,860 miles

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

Wheel nuts are not visible

Fail 10 Jun 2017 137,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Wheel nuts are not visible

Pass 25 May 2016 130,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 130,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 123,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 123,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 113,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 113,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,261 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 101,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,841 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 74,561 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010

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

Pass 6 May 2009 58,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,356 miles

Nail In 0/S/R. Tyre

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 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

AE03 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AE03 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NGY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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