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AD52 RXX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,033 mi
Last recorded154,033 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 154,033 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 154,033 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 149,726 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 149,724 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 148,710 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2013 140,202 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 137,826 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside front outer sill slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 137,826 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Offside front outer sill slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 135,286 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod joint has slight freeplay.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 135,286 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner track rod joint has slight freeplay.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 130,627 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

NSR brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF sill damaged

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 118,079 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 118,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,417 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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AD52 RXX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD52 RXX, 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 AD52 RXX registered?

AD52 RXX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AD52 RXX safe to buy?

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