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DG52 LFS

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2023 145,498 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 145,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 143,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 178,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 163,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 124,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 120,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,609 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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 7 Jul 2011 104,609 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 99,587 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 88,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,377 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,383 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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DG52 LFS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG52 LFS, 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

How do I check the history of DG52 LFS?

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What year was DG52 LFS registered?

DG52 LFS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is DG52 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 LFS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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