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LF52 PWU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,322 mi
Last recorded57,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 PWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 57,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 51,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,664 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020
Fail 15 Jan 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019
Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,633 miles

Slight oil leak - slight cracking to lower arm bushes- both rear coil springs corroded- front brake discs wearing/corroded- slight front play in top mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,054 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 PWU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PWU, 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

How do I check the history of LF52 PWU?

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What year was LF52 PWU registered?

LF52 PWU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LF52 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 PWU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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