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OV52 WJG

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,920 mi
Last recorded108,920 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WJG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,920 miles

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

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

slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,351 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and in very poor condition with minor leaks throughout

EPC light illuminated

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism poor operation

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

Offside Rear Brake cable/caliper does not return fully

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Number plate poor condition

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Corrosion to exhaust system and in very poor condition with minor leaks throughout

EPC light illuminated

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism poor operation

Nearside Front Steel wheel fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake cable/caliper does not return fully

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Number plate poor condition

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,364 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Rear tyre has object in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake mechanism does not release fully

Offside Rear Damage to door

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 36,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs - both - poor condition inner faces plus slightly worn both faces both sides

General corrosion to exhaust system

Rear brake discs - both - corroding

Fail 1 May 2010 32,693 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs - both - poor condition inner faces plus slightly worn both faces both sides

General corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs - both - corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,061 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 WJG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 OV52 WJG, 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

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What year was OV52 WJG registered?

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

Is OV52 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 WJG 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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