No, AE53 YMU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for AE53 YMU?

The MOT for AE53 YMU is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 YMU?

The recorded mileage for AE53 YMU is 226,922 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 YMU ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 YMU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · AE53 YMU

AE53 YMU

2003 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 226,922 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SEAT LEON
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 24/07/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 226,922 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/07/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 226,922 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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AE53 YMU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
226,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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AE53 YMU Mileage History

18/03/2022216,097 mi
13/06/2023221,915 mi+5,818 mi
18/07/2024226,914 mi+4,999 mi
26/07/2024226,922 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AE53 YMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 19:21

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (AE53 YMU) between March 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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