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RO52 MDN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 MDN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,205 miles

Rear both tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,203 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear both tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,613 miles

Corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Evidence of o/s/r brake getting hot

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

N/s/f tyre carcass deteriorated

N/s/r coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs worn beyond service limits

Some deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes

Some drag to both rear brakes

Weep from n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 27 Jul 2016 53,613 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Evidence of o/s/r brake getting hot

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

N/s/r coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs worn beyond service limits

Some deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes

Some drag to both rear brakes

Weep from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,032 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,747 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge and cut but not exposing the cords

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,747 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge and cut but not exposing the cords

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,590 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 MDN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

RO52 MDN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is RO52 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 MDN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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