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MW52 WFL

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,191 mi
Last recorded110,191 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 WFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 110,191 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 109,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML light illuminated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight pattern fuzzy/poor (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses slightly oxidised (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet very difficult to open

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,900 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlights dip beam slightly tinted blue

centre exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

mil light on

o/s outer sill dented

Pass 8 Dec 2013 92,704 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,184 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 80,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,323 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 67,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,544 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 WFL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WFL, 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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MW52 WFL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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