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RN52 FEF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 155,304 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged/loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

heavy damage and corrosion to sills

service due ind. on

slight play in ns steering arm

water damage to rear no.plate and its cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2017 155,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged/loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

heavy damage and corrosion to sills

service due ind. on

slight play in ns steering arm

water damage to rear no.plate and its cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,428 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,428 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger air bag turned off

rear exhaust bot rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

passenger air bag turned off

rear exhaust bot rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

screw in osf tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,122 miles

Front wheel rims have small damage.

Nearside front tyre is ON the limits of wear.

Offside front tyre is close to limits of wear.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Slight play at offside inner steering rack,

Pass 28 May 2009 76,460 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Offside rear tyre is worn at edges.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Slight play at offside inner steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,758 miles

Possible slow puncture at N/S/R tyre (abit soft)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,458 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RN52 FEF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RN52 FEF, 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 RN52 FEF registered?

RN52 FEF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is RN52 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FEF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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