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LR52 MKU

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 130,381 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on indicating a fault within the system.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 125,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 90,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,290 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 75,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,556 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 MKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKU, 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

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What year was LR52 MKU registered?

LR52 MKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LR52 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 MKU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR52 MKU have outstanding finance?

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