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LG52 UHC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,590 mi
Last recorded64,590 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 UHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

sill not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,864 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on.service light on.front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,048 miles

engine light on,cooling level low.small split in o/s/f cv boot.rear brake pads starting to get low,slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on,cooling level low.small split in o/s/f cv boot.rear brake pads starting to get low,slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,314 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,718 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,454 miles

all wheels been curbed †scratch down n/s †front bumper marked

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,193 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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LG52 UHC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LG52 UHC, 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 LG52 UHC registered?

LG52 UHC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is LG52 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 UHC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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