CarVerify

Free Car Check

PY52 LXA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 LXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 154,864 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 154,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 136,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.56 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 133,159 miles

exhaust is corroded

n/s rear tyre is split and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,109 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield is insecure

rear tyres are perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,042 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 116,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 115,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,510 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 104,467 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

oil level on min

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,531 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,625 miles

back exhaust support hanger inscure

n/s/f tyre cracking and perished inner

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

back exhaust support hanger inscure

n/s/f tyre cracking and perished inner

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,585 miles

exhaust has broken mountings but is still adequately supported

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,192 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,508 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 24,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PY52 LXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY52 LXA, 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 PY52 LXA?

You can check the full history of PY52 LXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PY52 LXA registered?

PY52 LXA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is PY52 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 LXA shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY52 LXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PY52 LXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.