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RO52 SVT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,050 mi
Last recorded156,050 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 156,050 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 149,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tested when wet

Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,462 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tested when wet

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,762 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 138,264 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Small whole in exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2015 138,264 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Small whole in exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,263 miles

front discs corroded and worn

off side rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,263 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

off side rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,670 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 113,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 113,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,661 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,147 miles

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

both front and o/s/rear tyres close to wear bands.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 56,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,574 miles

o/s/f door dented †front bumper distorted behind number plate

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 SVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO52 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

RO52 SVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is RO52 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 SVT shows 21 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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