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RO52 VCJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,278 mi
Last recorded117,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,440 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,697 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,697 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,112 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,383 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 46,112 miles

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

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 VCJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

RO52 VCJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is RO52 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 VCJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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