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KR52 VPX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,521 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,977 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,977 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,113 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,360 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 89,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 89,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,637 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated,not resulting in excess movement

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,104 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number Plate cracked

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 31 Jan 2007 51,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,577 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 40,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

Is KR52 VPX safe to buy?

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