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WJ52 ZWB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,508 mi
Last recorded167,508 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZWB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 167,508 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer & rear mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,091 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 144,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 144,905 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,376 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 125,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 65,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,030 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,471 miles

nearside head lamp aim slightly hazy

oil leak

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 ZWB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ52 ZWB, 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 WJ52 ZWB registered?

WJ52 ZWB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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