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KR52 OFU

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,554 mi
Last recorded131,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,554 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 131,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,939 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 113,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight noise and wear on front suspension top mountings

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise and wear on front suspension top mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,598 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,598 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,267 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,560 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 42,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,423 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 OFU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR52 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

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

Is KR52 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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