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OV52 WJD

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WJD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,386 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 98,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,110 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,796 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)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

front pads look low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,783 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,857 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 42,857 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,055 miles

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

There is a slight exhaust leak on the joining tube between front catalyst convertor and middle exhaust box.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,128 miles

child seat fitted to left hand rear seat unable to fully check operation of adult belt

left hand rear tyre worn to 2m.m. on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,047 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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OV52 WJD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV52 WJD, 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 OV52 WJD registered?

OV52 WJD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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