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FN52 KXE

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,242 mi
Last recorded141,242 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 KXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 141,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 133,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 123,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper arm not fully returned

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,669 miles

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

front brake disc's heavily worn.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 113,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake disc's heavily worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,616 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 38,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,952 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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FN52 KXE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN52 KXE, 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.

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What year was FN52 KXE registered?

FN52 KXE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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