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VO52 EOM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 EOM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 137,556 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,674 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 128,666 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,511 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 123,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 116,171 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,544 miles

eml is on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,933 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,060 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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VO52 EOM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO52 EOM, 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 VO52 EOM registered?

VO52 EOM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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