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RO52 VDG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,305 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 119,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 115,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play at both front top suspension mounts

both front inner wing liners insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,788 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,569 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,188 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak. outer skin rotten and front mount broken away (7.1.2)

offside parking brake poor and lever has substantial play

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak. outer skin rotten and front mount broken away (7.1.2)

offside parking brake poor and lever has substantial play

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,493 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,562 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre exhaust rear hanger broken away

exhaust rear box outer skin rotten

idle erratic

water ingress into cabin

wipers poor

Fail 21 Nov 2014 94,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idle erratic

water ingress into cabin

wipers poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff

centre exhaust rear hanger broken away

exhaust rear box outer skin rotten

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken but still supported

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

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken but still supported

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

Rear discs corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,480 miles

tested wet, engine light on, centre & rear exhaust hangers broken, osf lower arm bush poor

Fail 24 Nov 2012 82,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tested wet, engine light on, centre & rear exhaust hangers broken, osf lower arm bush poor

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,245 miles

engine light on

front number plate poor condition

inner rear pads look to be wearing thin

rear exhaust bracket very corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,914 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger insecure

front pads and discs very worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,529 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,682 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 VDG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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