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LF52 NWN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 78,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear body damage

Fail 12 Oct 2024 78,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear body damage

Pass 7 Oct 2023 77,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear body damage

Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,516 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 76,516 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 73,900 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

offside rear has slight body damage

Fail 9 Oct 2021 73,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

offside rear has slight body damage

Pass 10 Oct 2020 71,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body damaged

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 71,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 67,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 67,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,312 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

rear number plate has slight damage

Fail 28 Oct 2017 44,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,779 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 32,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,767 miles

front number plate slight water damage

rear number plate damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front number plate slight water damage

rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,868 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 20,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,652 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,949 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 13,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,093 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 NWN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LF52 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

LF52 NWN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is LF52 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 NWN shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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