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RO52 LYX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 102,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,578 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken,but supporting exhaust.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket broken,but supporting exhaust.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,064 miles

front number plate slight damage.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,051 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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RO52 LYX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO52 LYX, 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 RO52 LYX registered?

RO52 LYX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RO52 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 LYX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO52 LYX have outstanding finance?

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