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AE03 VCJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Managment light on

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

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

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Managment light on

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,023 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear

child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mount broken

child seat fitted nearside rear

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,670 miles

both front tyres worn below 1'6mm on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,939 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 VCJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 VCJ registered?

AE03 VCJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VCJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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