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LR52 MKO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,086 mi
Last recorded90,086 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine management light staying on

front exhaust flex pipe outer webbing damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,346 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine management light staying on

front exhaust flex pipe outer webbing damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,645 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,335 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,396 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,243 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 23 Jan 2010 47,361 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 47,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 36,464 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,330 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 MKO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LR52 MKO, 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 LR52 MKO registered?

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

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