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WV52 MZW

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,532 mi
Last recorded174,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 MZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 174,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre formed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 168,111 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Fail 11 Jul 2018 168,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Pass 5 Jul 2017 163,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 163,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged has been rubbing and showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged been rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 154,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 145,203 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 136,454 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,106 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,106 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,667 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

slight play in nsf inner tie bar

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,292 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 112,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,141 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel just acceptable

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel just acceptable

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,666 miles

four "nails" in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,298 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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WV52 MZW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV52 MZW, 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 WV52 MZW registered?

WV52 MZW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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