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FH52 FSC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,478 mi
Last recorded105,478 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FSC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,210 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,083 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,548 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

front/rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

stone chips in screen

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

front/rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,501 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition,exhaust secure

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,174 miles

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

grease around nearside c.v gaiter no signs of splits

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,485 miles

exhaust mount in poor condition

grease arond nearside c.v gaiter no signs of splits

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight damage inside edge nearside rear tyre advise replacement

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,574 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Feb 2009 69,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,364 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 46,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,059 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 FSC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 FH52 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

FH52 FSC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FH52 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 FSC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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