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KR52 OEX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 128,850 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,845 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Track rod end modification unsafe double nut on it (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,795 miles

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 123,476 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,878 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,878 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,299 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in drive shafts

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,764 miles

EML Light Indicating Fault

Engine Hunting

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,764 miles

EML Light Indicating Fault

Engine Hunting

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,912 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a split on the inside side wall but not to cord

nearside wiper blade is slightly detireated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,996 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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KR52 OEX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR52 OEX, 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 KR52 OEX registered?

KR52 OEX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is KR52 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OEX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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