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KR52 OFZ

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 165,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear door sills damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2019 142,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear door sills damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,056 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 137,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,454 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,383 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished/split

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,525 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,343 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 18,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KR52 OFZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

KR52 OFZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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