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AE03 VBG

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,542 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 116,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 112,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pads 80% worn

epc light on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,440 miles

Nearside Front 2mm inner edge

Offside Front 2mm inner edge

Offside Rear road spring corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,978 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 86,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,435 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,295 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 67,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,170 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 VBG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

AE03 VBG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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