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AE03 PFN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,211 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 114,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs worn

nearside mirror glass missiong

offside mirror damaged

wipers in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs worn

nearside mirror glass missiong

offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,003 miles

front pads approx 70% worn.

o/s/ and n/s/ mirrors cracked.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,323 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,323 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,758 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,758 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PFN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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