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AD52 TNV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 120,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,179 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

catlytic converter baffles broken up

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2013 90,676 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 90,676 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)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,881 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)

n/s door mirror cover broken.drivers door scratched.o/s/r hub cap missing.chips in screen.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,881 miles

n/s door mirror cover broken.drivers door scratched.o/s/r hub cap missing.chips in screen.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

airbag light on

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,409 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,879 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 29,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 TNV registered?

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

Is AD52 TNV safe to buy?

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