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WP52 ZMZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,959 mi
Last recorded153,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZMZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 153,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 151,024 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 150,886 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 144,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,110 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 123,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2015 122,694 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on iner

Pass 11 Oct 2014 118,143 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2014 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 114,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear spoiler insecure.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear spoiler insecure.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,747 miles

offside and nearside front suspension strut top mounts worn and noisy.

rear spoiler insecure.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 103,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn.

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread.

offside and nearside front suspension strut top mounts worn and noisy.

rear spoiler insecure.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,347 miles

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

low reading from n/s park brake

Fail 10 Jan 2011 98,347 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

low reading from n/s park brake

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,547 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 85,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low and worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,189 miles

n/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

o/s rear treadwear uneven on inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,771 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2005 30,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 38,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

os dipped headlamp bulb fitted incorectley no pattern

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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WP52 ZMZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WP52 ZMZ, 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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WP52 ZMZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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