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DU52 VKJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 145,986 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 145,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 137,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 137,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,701 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack both sides

headlamp aim poor

Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,953 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,432 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 VKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKJ, 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 DU52 VKJ registered?

DU52 VKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is DU52 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 VKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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