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SK52 UHE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,707 mi
Last recorded114,707 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 114,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,540 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 110,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive play at inner steering arm (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,567 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,338 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,969 miles

slight oil leaks at gearbox / diff area

small exhaust leak at clamp

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,648 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 44,365 miles

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

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

Damage to Offside Rear quarter

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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SK52 UHE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SK52 UHE, 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 SK52 UHE registered?

SK52 UHE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SK52 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 UHE shows 18 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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