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RN52 FMY

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,492 mi
Last recorded147,492 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 147,492 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 147,492 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,880 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,939 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,362 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,351 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,913 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,367 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but is supported by crossmember

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 FMY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RN52 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

RN52 FMY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RN52 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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