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KG52 VGC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,291 mi
Last recorded172,291 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 172,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

servo pipe wrapped in tape

Fail 15 Nov 2019 172,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

servo pipe wrapped in tape

Pass 10 Nov 2018 157,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 157,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 143,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,731 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 137,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 132,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,263 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,555 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

inner n/s/f cv gaitor cracking

lift in both top mounts

rear exhaust support cracking

wall cracking o/s/f tyre near rim

Fail 30 Nov 2013 121,555 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

inner n/s/f cv gaitor cracking

lift in both top mounts

rear exhaust support cracking

wall cracking o/s/f tyre near rim

Pass 1 Dec 2012 110,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 70,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,282 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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KG52 VGC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KG52 VGC, 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 KG52 VGC registered?

KG52 VGC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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