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KR52 OHD

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OHD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,484 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,476 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,798 miles

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

engine cover

Fail 1 Nov 2019 79,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,609 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,228 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter held on with a cable tie, but secure at this time.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter held on with a cable tie, but secure at this time.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,247 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some perishing between treads on rear tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some perishing between treads on rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,888 miles

rear tyres are perished cracking between treads

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,122 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre have two nail,tear,very worn.

o/s/f tyre has tear,very worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,121 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre have two nail,tear,very worn.

o/s/f tyre has tear,very worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,310 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2012 47,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,014 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,011 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroded

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,011 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroded

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,496 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to 3.5mm & smooth on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,496 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to 3.5mm & smooth on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2008 41,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,741 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OHD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

KR52 OHD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is KR52 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OHD shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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