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AE03 UBR

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 UBR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,793 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount stiff

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 22 Dec 2021 122,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 121,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,032 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr pipe/hose combined slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight leak from cv boot

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,028 miles

2 x front and n/s/r tyre walls gouged

2 x headlamp beam images slight distortion

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seatbelt slow retraction

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

eml on

rear exhaust corroded and hanger missing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking filter? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

2 x front and n/s/r tyre walls gouged

2 x headlamp beam images slight distortion

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front seatbelt slow retraction

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

clutch anti-slip provision missing

eml on

rear exhaust corroded and hanger missing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe area (7.1.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,589 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,287 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,297 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 23,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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 UBR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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