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DU52 VKK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,678 mi
Last recorded147,678 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VKK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 147,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 137,269 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 137,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,212 miles

all tyres starting to perish in tread slight

rear silencer condition poor

Fail 11 Dec 2018 129,212 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish in tread slight

rear no plate condition poor

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 13 Dec 2017 123,821 miles

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

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,913 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner clips (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,305 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,880 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,880 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,222 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,746 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 68,388 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,080 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 VKK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VKK, 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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DU52 VKK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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