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KN52 UNL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,721 mi
Last recorded142,721 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 UNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,126 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 125,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,352 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,365 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,364 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,177 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 66,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 43,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,269 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,269 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front discs look worn

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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KN52 UNL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KN52 UNL, 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

How do I check the history of KN52 UNL?

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What year was KN52 UNL registered?

KN52 UNL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is KN52 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 UNL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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