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DS52 ACO

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 ACO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 56,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,013 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,407 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded but ok on brake tester

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,408 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 45,402 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,609 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,781 miles

engine man light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine man light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,920 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,035 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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DS52 ACO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS52 ACO, 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 DS52 ACO registered?

DS52 ACO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is DS52 ACO safe to buy?

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