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KR52 OFB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 146,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 141,999 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,235 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 138,235 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 133,941 miles

chip in screen

mirror glass cracked

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2012 133,941 miles

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

chip in screen

mirror glass cracked

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 117,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs ridged and worn

front tyres getting low

front tyres scrubbing inner edge

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside mirror casing cracked

rear discs badly scored and signs of overheated

rear wiper blade u/s

some damage to both outer sills

stone chips windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,961 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 110,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,435 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 OFB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR52 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

KR52 OFB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is KR52 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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