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DY52 FTJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,194 mi
Last recorded158,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,194 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 158,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe after catalitic convertor 2 holes (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroding

Offside Rear back plate corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 152,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe after catalitic converter small hole in pipe (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 146,709 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 140,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 135,751 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 135,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,180 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,322 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 124,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 118,271 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 118,271 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,031 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 84,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,071 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 FTJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY52 FTJ, 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 DY52 FTJ registered?

DY52 FTJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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