MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front nail in
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR SURROUND (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INOP (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OFFSIDE REAR SILL WELD REPAIR NOT SEAM WELDED (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT DOWN TO CORDS INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)
EML ON
EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW IN PLACES AND TOUCHING CROSS MEMBER
Oil leak GEARBOX ()
REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR
REAR WASHERS INOP
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 2MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST TOUCHING CROSS MEMBER. EML ON
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST TOUCHING CROSS MEMBER. EML ON
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
e,m,l on dash
nsf tyre worn on inner edge , also has a punture
osf tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
e,m,l on dash
nsf tyre worn on inner edge , also has a punture
osf tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r tyre punctured, repairable
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r tyre punctured, repairable
rear brake discs very badly corroded
rear number plate cracked
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA52 HTX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HTX, 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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What year was SA52 HTX registered?
SA52 HTX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2003.
Is SA52 HTX safe to buy?
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