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RO52 VNB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,021 mi
Last recorded158,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VNB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 158,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 175,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 160,646 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 160,359 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine tell tale on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 150,094 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 150,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 127,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,161 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 107,161 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 66,635 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 48,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,328 miles

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

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 VNB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

RO52 VNB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is RO52 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 VNB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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