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LF52 NVA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, starting to corrode again. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, starting to corrode again. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,447 miles

off side rear wheel arch to sill starting to rust and corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

off side rear wheel arch to sill starting to rust and corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,400 miles

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded and cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 103,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on when side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,035 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 101,035 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper has sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative doesn't operate correctly (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,589 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component high pressure hose (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure bolts snapped

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 91,701 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,962 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,572 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 52,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,445 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 28 Jan 2006 34,797 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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LF52 NVA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF52 NVA, 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 LF52 NVA registered?

LF52 NVA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LF52 NVA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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