MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
engine management light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced clips broken (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced clips broken (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle is lowered
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fitted upside down (2.4.C.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle is lowered
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in screen
exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in screen
exhaust deteriorated
rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear tyres worn close to limit
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
exhuast bracket in front of rear box broken
offside rear brake disc inner face rusty
offside rear indicator bulb fading
parts of exhaust system rusty
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
parts of exhaust system rusty
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to rear brake discs
bit of movement offside front suspension anti roll bar subframe bush
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
exhuast bracket in front of rear box broken
offside rear brake disc inner face rusty
offside rear indicator bulb fading
bit of play in steering rack
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting
both front wiper rubbers small splits
brake fluid a bit low
exhaust bracket in front of rear exhaust box broken
front number plate cracked
nearside rear wheel slightly dented inner rim
parts of exhaust system rusting
slight scoring to front brake discs inner faces
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bit of play in steering rack
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting
both front wiper rubbers small splits
brake fluid a bit low
exhaust bracket in front of rear exhaust box broken
front number plate cracked
parts of exhaust system rusting
slight scoring to front brake discs inner faces
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting and slight rusting to rear brake discs
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edge and inner wall splitting.
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ52 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TVZ, 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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HJ52 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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