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FH52 FBL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FBL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriate.

Fail 15 May 2010 75,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 8 May 2009 74,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,517 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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FH52 FBL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FBL, 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

How do I check the history of FH52 FBL?

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What year was FH52 FBL registered?

FH52 FBL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FH52 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 FBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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