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FY52 SPV

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,759 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,759 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,022 miles

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,121 miles

front discs little worn

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2013 78,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front and rear discs little worn

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 56,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,347 miles

Both rear brake disc's,little worn?

Both rear brakes,lightly binding on u/l?

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 43,163 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,960 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 22,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,518 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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FY52 SPV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY52 SPV, 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 FY52 SPV registered?

FY52 SPV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is FY52 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 SPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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