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HJ52 YDB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 YDB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,118 miles

EPC and EM lights on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC and EM lights on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S outter sill damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,451 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system has two broken mounts but is still secure

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 YDB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

HJ52 YDB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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