MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
b oth rear wheels slightly binding.
both front lower arm rear bushes perished/ starting to split.
brake pad warning light on.
centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken.
engine light on.
engine oil leak.
n/s inner cv boot perished.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
rear exhaust clamp broken.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
brake pad warning light on.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
b oth rear wheels slightly binding.
both front lower arm rear bushes perished/ starting to split.
centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken.
engine light on.
engine oil leak.
n/s inner cv boot perished.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
rear exhaust clamp broken.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning indicator lamp on
check engine light on
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
rear box exhaust clamp loose
washer fluid level low warning light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning indicator lamp on
check engine light on
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
rear box exhaust clamp loose
washer fluid level low warning light on
brake pad warning light on
front and rear discs in poor condition
o/s cv boot starting to crack and perrish
rear brakes binding slightly
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pad warning light on
front and rear discs in poor condition
o/s cv boot starting to crack and perrish
rear brakes binding slightly
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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)
front number plate backing yellow
tinted rear windows
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU52 XLT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GU52 XLT, 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 GU52 XLT registered?
GU52 XLT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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