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DE52 PVW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 PVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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 4 Mar 2015 111,838 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear door unable to open from outside car or inside car

Fail 3 Mar 2015 111,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear door unable to open from outside car or inside car

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,545 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 13 Jan 2012 87,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/S/R passenger door cannot be opened

Rear silencer blocked

Shield loose on Cat.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,615 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,615 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,606 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,539 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 PVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE52 PVW, 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 DE52 PVW registered?

DE52 PVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is DE52 PVW safe to buy?

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