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FH52 FAM

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,773 mi
Last recorded117,773 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 117,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 116,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 105,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 102,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 97,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 95,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 92,009 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 92,009 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 88,412 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 88,412 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 84,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,532 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,853 miles

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

Exhaust rear mounting is broken off

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 60,272 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 60,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,123 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,201 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer wall,possible repair been done,unable to judge full extent of wat damage was repaired,but advice renewing tyre if history of damage not known

Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

o/s/front tyre outer wall,possible repair been done,unable to judge full extent of wat damage was repaired,but advice renewing tyre if history of damage not known

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,075 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,224 miles

O/SIDE AND N/SIDE REAR TYRES AT 2MM. †ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

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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FH52 FAM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FH52 FAM, 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 FH52 FAM registered?

FH52 FAM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FH52 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 FAM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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