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KR52 VNP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,015 mi
Last recorded128,015 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,015 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front HEADLIGHT ELECTRIC ADJUSTER SLOW

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle specified limits just met min requirement

emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met min requirement

Fail 3 Aug 2022 128,015 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen N/S AND O/S (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front HEADLIGHT ELECTRIC ADJUSTER SLOW

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle specified limits just met min requirement

emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met min requirement

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,857 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met min requirement

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,675 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,309 miles

Front Number plate broken

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,044 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 26 Jan 2013 65,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate damaged

near side rear brake caliper, hand brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,709 miles

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

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 VNP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR52 VNP registered?

KR52 VNP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is KR52 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 VNP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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