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FD52 RUJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,614 mi
Last recorded135,614 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 RUJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,231 miles

Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING SEAT BELT/SEAT INSPECTION.

Rear EXHAUST FOULING BUMPER/BODY.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 117,960 miles

Center brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 117,960 miles

Center brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 111,525 miles

Offside and nearside front lower suspention arm inner rear bushes perishing/split.

Rear exhaust silencer fouling rear bumper.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,503 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspention arm inner rear bushes perishing/split.

Rear exhaust silencer fouling rear bumper.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,908 miles

E.M.Lamp illuminated indicating a possible fault.

Exhaust manifold cracked.

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.

Slight exh blow.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 88,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,929 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,747 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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FD52 RUJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD52 RUJ, 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 FD52 RUJ registered?

FD52 RUJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is FD52 RUJ safe to buy?

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