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KR52 VNS

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,275 mi
Last recorded153,275 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VNS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 153,275 miles

eml light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit for tread and bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases afffecting emissions (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit for tread and bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside/offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded rear nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

few chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

back box corroded slight blow

engine cover fitted

tyres all age cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front wipers slight streaking / smearing

rear tyres signs of age cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 136,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres age cracking

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting low

Fail 1 Apr 2013 120,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre getting low.

slight exhaust leak rear joint.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,881 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,924 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,702 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,983 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,596 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 VNS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

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

Is KR52 VNS safe to buy?

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