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LR52 MKF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 109,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads on limit

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 38,792 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN THE TREAD

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,792 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN THE TREAD

Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 28,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 May 2006 28,160 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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LR52 MKF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR52 MKF, 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 LR52 MKF?

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What year was LR52 MKF registered?

LR52 MKF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is LR52 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 MKF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR52 MKF have outstanding finance?

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