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DY52 CZR

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 CZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,709 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,323 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,532 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 53,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,577 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,436 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,343 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,456 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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DY52 CZR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY52 CZR, 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 DY52 CZR registered?

DY52 CZR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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