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MW52 WEX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 WEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,066 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 132,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,154 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 129,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 124,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 117,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,476 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 107,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,452 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 2007 40,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,626 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 WEX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

MW52 WEX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MW52 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 WEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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