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HJ52 TVT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 TVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

cable ties fitted to c/v boots.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,307 miles

cable ties fitted to c/v boots.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,431 miles

eml on

o/s/f wheel beaing noisey

Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

eml on

o/s/f wheel beaing noisey

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,300 miles

o/s/f bearing noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,245 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,658 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)

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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HJ52 TVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ52 TVT, 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 HJ52 TVT registered?

HJ52 TVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is HJ52 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 TVT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ52 TVT have outstanding finance?

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