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RV52 UXR

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,796 mi
Last recorded164,796 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 UXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 164,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both springs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 160,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 148,376 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 143,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 137,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 137,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 120,387 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken on r box but still secure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken but still supported mid section

Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,251 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine waring light

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy and may need replacing soon

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,932 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy and may need replacing soon

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,536 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,366 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, recommend changing asap

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, recommend changing asap

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,087 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,010 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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RV52 UXR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV52 UXR, 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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RV52 UXR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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