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AD52 RYG

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,324 miles

Both front headlamps are deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps are deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,478 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,344 miles

Bolts missing from chassis front crossmember panel at chassis legs

Centre exhaust mount broken/ not attached to exhaust

Engine coolant level low

Evidence of body repairs to chassis legs/ inner wings

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside inner headlamp ring/ sidelight not working

Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,344 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bolts missing from chassis front crossmember panel at chassis legs

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mount broken/ not attached to exhaust

Engine coolant level low

Evidence of body repairs to chassis legs/ inner wings

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside inner headlamp ring/ sidelight not working

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front cv boot leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front cv boot leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,253 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,325 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Accident damage repair (Major) to front end

Engine management light on

O/s/f & n/s/f chassis rails repaired

O/s/f door mirror casing cracked

Temperature light flashing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sealer on under side at the frount of the vehicle

o/s mirror glass slightly cracked not effecting view of the road

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,532 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 RYG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD52 RYG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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