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EO52 RUU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,549 mi
Last recorded159,549 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 RUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2016 159,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 147,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,755 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,250 miles

All brake pads worn thin.

Dent in N/S outer sill.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 52,250 miles

All brake pads worn thin.

Dent in N/S outer sill.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,006 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 43,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,912 miles

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

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 RUU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

EO52 RUU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is EO52 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 RUU 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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