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DU52 VJM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,903 mi
Last recorded181,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VJM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 181,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 164,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 156,095 miles

Wipers remain ON when associated wiper stalk moved to park position- working function not impaired

Fail 14 Apr 2016 156,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Wipers remain ON when associated wiper stalk moved to park position- working function not impaired

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,634 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 118,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,128 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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DU52 VJM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver 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 DU52 VJM, 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 DU52 VJM registered?

DU52 VJM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is DU52 VJM safe to buy?

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