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FA52 UOP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UOP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 138,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 134,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,639 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 139,633 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,452 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to opaque

Both rear brake pipes /back small sections surface corrosion

Both rear road springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre possible puncture

Powersteering pipe surface corrosion under crank pulley

Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trackrod end joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlight lenses starting to opaque

Both rear brake pipes /back small sections surface corrosion

Both rear road springs corroded

Centre Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe clamp

Nearside Rear tyre possible puncture

Powersteering pipe surface corrosion under crank pulley

Pass 9 Feb 2015 128,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

tail and centre exhaust silencers rotting

Fail 6 Feb 2015 128,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

tail and centre exhaust silencers rotting

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside number plate light dim

Fail 3 Feb 2014 122,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside number plate light dim

Pass 8 Feb 2013 115,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 57,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear exhaust mounting has temporary repair fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,037 miles

exhaust backbox has a tempary repair to one of its mountings

exhaust centre section mounting is broke but is still being supported by its crossmember

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,642 miles

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

right rear brake binding slightly

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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FA52 UOP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 UOP, 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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FA52 UOP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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