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YP52 JCU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,172 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 62,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,942 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,334 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,892 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,036 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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YP52 JCU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YP52 JCU, 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

How do I check the history of YP52 JCU?

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What year was YP52 JCU registered?

YP52 JCU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is YP52 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 JCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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