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KR52 VOD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 130,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,317 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,875 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,762 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,996 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,986 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 VOD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

Is KR52 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 VOD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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