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FY52 SSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,054 mi
Last recorded174,054 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 174,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 167,900 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 167,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly pitted

rear brake disks slightly pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2010 64,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly pitted

rear brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre slightly cracked on both side walls

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,231 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,231 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,195 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 SSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

FY52 SSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is FY52 SSZ safe to buy?

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