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AE03 NHJ

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,109 mi
Last recorded136,109 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 136,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 126,483 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,890 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 108,621 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2013 694,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 94,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,651 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,977 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,199 miles

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

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

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 NHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NHJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 NHJ?

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What year was AE03 NHJ registered?

AE03 NHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AE03 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NHJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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