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RO52 UKS

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,632 mi
Last recorded157,632 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UKS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 157,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both n/s and o/s (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,011 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,017 miles

Emissions not tested due to too much engine oil (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front hub been cut but not weakend

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,057 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,149 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 93,147 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,951 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,951 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,691 miles

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

nearside front fog light inop advise repair

Fail 12 Feb 2007 56,691 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp inop advise repair

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,284 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 UKS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UKS, 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.

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What year was RO52 UKS registered?

RO52 UKS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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