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SE52 DZN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,336 mi
Last recorded63,336 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 DZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,874 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 47,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,713 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,713 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,705 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 22,646 miles

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

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

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

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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SE52 DZN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE52 DZN, 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 SE52 DZN registered?

SE52 DZN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is SE52 DZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 DZN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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