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HJ52 WCL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,224 mi
Last recorded138,224 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,224 miles

front and centre exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Fail 14 Aug 2014 138,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine worning lamp on

poor running

Pass 3 Aug 2013 137,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 137,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 132,494 miles

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,597 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,494 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 123,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 118,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,349 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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HJ52 WCL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 WCL, 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 HJ52 WCL registered?

HJ52 WCL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is HJ52 WCL safe to buy?

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