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AE03 NGZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,242 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has split in rubber no ply cords exposede

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre has split in rubber no ply cords exposede

Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,241 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall has cut in it but no plies or cords exposed

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,336 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to get close to wear indicatots

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,782 miles

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

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

wipers poor & judder - o/s/r tyre slight cracking - exhaust corroding - o/s/f tyre slight wearing -centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

wipers poor & judder - o/s/r tyre slight cracking - exhaust corroding - o/s/f tyre slight wearing -centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,699 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to springs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,698 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to springs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,731 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate loose but still secure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,500 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,975 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 NGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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