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SG52 OES

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OES
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,315 miles

Front sub-frame rear bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

light scratching to windscreen

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,315 miles

Front sub-frame rear bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratching to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,897 miles

Front Sub-frame rear bushes deteriorating

Light scratching to windscreen

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rear bushes deteriorating

Light scratching to windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,325 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,672 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,387 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 25,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,030 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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SG52 OES is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG52 OES, 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 SG52 OES registered?

SG52 OES is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SG52 OES safe to buy?

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