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AD52 TKZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 TKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

rear discs getting worn

Fail 30 May 2015 115,151 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

rear discs getting worn

Pass 10 May 2014 107,760 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 98,160 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 98,160 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,589 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 54,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,113 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 45,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,791 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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 TKZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

AD52 TKZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 TKZ safe to buy?

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