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OE52 UMW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,366 mi
Last recorded242,366 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 242,366 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 209,895 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)

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded badly

rear coil springs corroded

slight warping to rear discs

Fail 23 Dec 2010 209,895 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded badly

rear coil springs corroded

slight warping to rear discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 178,551 miles

rear brake discs corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Jan 2009 144,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear in steering rack noted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 110,878 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front o/s brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,014 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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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OE52 UMW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE52 UMW, 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 OE52 UMW registered?

OE52 UMW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is OE52 UMW safe to buy?

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