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KL52 EOY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 EOY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle case missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has nail

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2020 135,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle case missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has nail

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,731 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn opn edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

electronicstabilty control switch cover missing but works as intended

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Mar 2019 128,731 miles

Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seatbelt outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn opn edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,383 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,382 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,233 miles

Offside front outer CV boot has a pin hole in it.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,241 miles

both rear tyres lifting and low on edges

brake servo hose cracked

o/s/f outer CV boot starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 52,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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KL52 EOY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KL52 EOY, 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 KL52 EOY registered?

KL52 EOY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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