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AE03 UBA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 UBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 141,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 130,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,644 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,866 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 116,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,979 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,047 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Slight damage to O/S sill

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 UBA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UBA, 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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What year was AE03 UBA registered?

AE03 UBA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AE03 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 UBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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