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DN52 YHF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,502 mi
Last recorded167,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YHF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 167,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 28 Mar 2013 123,777 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 108,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2012 108,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 90,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,376 miles

all brake discs corroded/front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,656 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)

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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DN52 YHF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN52 YHF, 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 DN52 YHF registered?

DN52 YHF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is DN52 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 YHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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