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KG52 WJV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,318 mi
Last recorded113,318 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 WJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 113,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,694 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,694 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 94,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 94,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 93,747 miles

centre section exhaust clamps heavily corroded and in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2017 93,747 miles

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

centre section exhaust clamps heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 93,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2016 93,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,604 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,604 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,610 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,624 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 WJV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KG52 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

KG52 WJV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is KG52 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 WJV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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