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DE52 PPK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,348 mi
Last recorded185,348 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 PPK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 185,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,898 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre side wall starting to perish/split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 152,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 85,556 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 85,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 84,354 miles

Timing belt due every 80000 or 4 years

Fail 12 May 2011 82,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs wearing thin but not in such a condition that they are seriously weakened

Pass 12 May 2011 82,557 miles

Rear brake discs wearing thin but not in such a condition that they are seriously weakened

Pass 12 May 2010 78,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,240 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 75,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,157 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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DE52 PPK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE52 PPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 PPK registered?

DE52 PPK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is DE52 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 PPK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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