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KR52 VNV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,722 mi
Last recorded126,722 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 122,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot outer clip missing but cv boot secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,275 miles

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,829 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,141 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake discs are corroded on the lips

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has started perish cracking

nearside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,808 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

osf wiper blade slight split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust vsystem deteriorating,and front mounting bracket detatched,and center partialy detatched,though system still secure by other mountings

nearside front and offside rear tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust vsystem deteriorating,and front mounting bracket detatched,and center partialy detatched,though system still secure by other mountings

nearside front and offside rear tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,322 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,387 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre tread depth at 2.5 mm

Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,116 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 VNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

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

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