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FM52 DFY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,235 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,194 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 60,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,218 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 DFY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

FM52 DFY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is FM52 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 DFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM52 DFY have outstanding finance?

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