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AD52 TOU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,676 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,060 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,060 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,131 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wiper blade worn on ends

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,265 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,669 miles

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

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

bonnet catch broken

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,539 miles

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,047 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,448 miles

engine managment light staying on

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,572 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 31,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,037 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 TOU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

Is AD52 TOU safe to buy?

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