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NL52 XRD

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,619 mi
Last recorded51,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XRD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,619 miles

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

Nearside mirror housing taped up

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,592 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror housing taped up

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,675 miles

Nearside mirror casing tapped up

Number plate light lens missing

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread (195/65r15)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror taped up

Number plate light lens missing

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread (195/65r15)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror taped up

Number plate light lens missing

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread (195/65r15)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2014 40,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 8,898 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 6,012 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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NL52 XRD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL52 XRD, 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

How do I check the history of NL52 XRD?

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What year was NL52 XRD registered?

NL52 XRD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is NL52 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 XRD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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