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AF52 NLO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,171 mi
Last recorded201,171 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 201,171 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 201,171 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 192,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 183,349 miles

All four tyre treads getting low - customer to check regularly 195-65-15

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded - rear brakes binding a little

Vehicle struggled to meet emission level

Pass 11 Jul 2013 183,349 miles

All four tyre treads getting low - customer to check regularly 195-65-15

Rear brake discs corroded - rear brakes binding a little

Vehicle struggled to meet emission level

Pass 21 Jul 2012 169,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear (rear) brake hose shows signs of being crimped

offside rear brake slightly sticking on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 150,567 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 127,162 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 Jun 2009 104,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,848 miles

slight wear in ns steering rack ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,380 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)

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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AF52 NLO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF52 NLO, 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 AF52 NLO registered?

AF52 NLO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AF52 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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