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MW52 TKJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,596 mi
Last recorded165,596 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 165,596 miles

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

back box

Pass 29 Apr 2017 162,618 miles

front pads

Pass 19 Mar 2016 161,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 148,289 miles

both rear disc are corroded and slightly warped

Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,465 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 91,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper is split at the ends

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,769 miles

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

n/s wiper is split at the ends

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,716 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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MW52 TKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW52 TKJ, 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 MW52 TKJ registered?

MW52 TKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is MW52 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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