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AE03 VCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,794 mi
Last recorded145,794 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear exhauist corroded

front center exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,312 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,174 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer inoperative

Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,065 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,911 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside indiacator tell tale light inoperative but audible warning operating

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,988 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 81,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 56,410 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 VCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

AE03 VCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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