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WJ52 SWU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,307 mi
Last recorded139,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 SWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear lamp has a temp repair no white light showing at time of test

rear silencer deteriorated not leaking at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,968 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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WJ52 SWU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ52 SWU, 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 WJ52 SWU registered?

WJ52 SWU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is WJ52 SWU safe to buy?

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