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FM52 DFF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 126,288 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 126,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,144 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,214 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 51,563 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,119 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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FM52 DFF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM52 DFF, 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 FM52 DFF registered?

FM52 DFF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FM52 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 DFF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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