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AE03 UBY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,629 mi
Last recorded121,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 121,629 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r brake caliper, handbrake lever not fully returning.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 121,629 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r brake caliper, handbrake lever not fully returning.

Fail 24 May 2012 107,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 107,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011

Both front brake discs are getting poor

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 90,461 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 90,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 81,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,213 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,213 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,181 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,961 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 UBY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

AE03 UBY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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