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FN52 SWK

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 SWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,361 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,340 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear disks worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,994 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

slight blow on exhaust ( at joints )

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,212 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,212 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,411 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 SWK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SWK, 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 FN52 SWK registered?

FN52 SWK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is FN52 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 SWK shows 12 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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