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CX52 TNU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,499 mi
Last recorded198,499 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 TNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 198,499 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

n/s and o/s front brake pads wearing thin (inners)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

undertray/wheelarch cover loose

Fail 8 May 2017 198,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

n/s and o/s front brake pads wearing thin (inners)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing and has uneven wear

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

undertray/wheelarch cover loose

Pass 19 May 2016 193,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front also n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 187,717 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 187,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 181,738 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 181,734 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R wheel has slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 160,994 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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)

Fail 28 May 2013 160,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 141,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 115,511 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 100,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,726 miles

Rear silencer centre mount missing

Fail 31 May 2007 61,726 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Silencer centre mount missing

Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,898 miles

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

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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CX52 TNU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX52 TNU, 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 CX52 TNU registered?

CX52 TNU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is CX52 TNU safe to buy?

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