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AD52 TLY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

central metal mount broken away from exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

MIL: On

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

MIL: On

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,953 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 113,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre is worn to the limit.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Top suspension mount rubbers split.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Top suspension mount rubbers split.

Pass 16 May 2012 96,661 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)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,461 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 32,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AD52 TLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 TLY, 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 AD52 TLY registered?

AD52 TLY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 TLY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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