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SA52 DLX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 172,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 117,220 miles

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

front discs badly pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2010 99,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,660 miles

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

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

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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SA52 DLX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SA52 DLX, 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

How do I check the history of SA52 DLX?

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What year was SA52 DLX registered?

SA52 DLX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is SA52 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 DLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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