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EO52 LGD

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LGD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,759 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

screen damage

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 1 Apr 2017 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

screen damage

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,087 miles

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

bonnet catch assembly stiff in operation

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front tyres minor cracking

screen damage/stickers

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,545 miles

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 74,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/corrosion/pitting.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 69,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/corrosion/pitting.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 55,666 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

last digit of vin.no.different to vosa's details †advised by vosa to accept minor difference

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO52 LGD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO52 LGD, 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 EO52 LGD registered?

EO52 LGD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is EO52 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 LGD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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