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AE03 VBZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,290 mi
Last recorded153,290 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 153,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 153,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 153,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak behind the engine close to exhaust system

Pass 6 Jun 2020 143,623 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 143,623 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,342 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,532 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 80,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 48,842 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 VBZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

Is AE03 VBZ safe to buy?

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