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SY52 VFV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,259 mi
Last recorded112,259 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 104,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,894 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 97,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Center exhaust mount not fully supporting.

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)

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,374 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,631 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 78,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY52 VFV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue 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 SY52 VFV, 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 SY52 VFV registered?

SY52 VFV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is SY52 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 VFV 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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