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MF52 UDT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UDT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,017 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak noted

rear flexi ferals corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 79,017 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

oil leak noted

rear flexi ferals corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,844 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,562 miles

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

rear discs showing wear

Pass 30 Dec 2006 42,042 miles

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

exhaust middle to rear joint leaking

rear brake pads low

rear brakes binding

Pass 31 Dec 2005 30,250 miles

slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 31 Dec 2005 30,250 miles

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

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

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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MF52 UDT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF52 UDT, 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 MF52 UDT registered?

MF52 UDT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is MF52 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 UDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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