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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 TFYMOT history

LB52 TFY is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
178,699 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TFY was last recorded at 178,699 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 4,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,818 miles · 4 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,881 miles
Average per year
7,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,699 miles
  • 2022 – 173,818 miles
  • 2021 – 171,044 miles
  • 2020 – 168,572 miles
  • 2019 – 164,618 miles
  • 2018 – 159,898 miles
  • 2017 – 154,647 miles
  • 2016 – 150,155 miles
  • 2015 – 143,578 miles
  • 2014 – 141,472 miles
  • 2013 – 134,634 miles
  • 2012 – 127,510 miles
  • 2011 – 120,344 miles
  • 2010 – 109,268 miles
  • 2009 – 93,014 miles
  • 2008 – 78,109 miles
  • 2007 – 60,362 miles
  • 2006 – 43,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,699 miles (+4,881)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,699 miles
    Test number
    943248689302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,818 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,818 miles
    Test number
    590925676708
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail173,818 miles (+2,774)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,818 miles
    Test number
    635806246570
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass171,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,044 miles
    Test number
    222878325650
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail171,044 miles (+2,472)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,044 miles
    Test number
    365037817220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass168,572 miles (+3,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,572 miles
    Test number
    884764730434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass164,618 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,618 miles
    Test number
    520630232894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass159,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,898 miles
    Test number
    243761665378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,898 miles (+5,251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,898 miles
    Test number
    635927002736
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass154,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,647 miles
    Test number
    713640084959
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

  11. Fail154,647 miles (+4,492)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,647 miles
    Test number
    819826999818
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

  12. Pass150,155 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,155 miles
    Test number
    570592677457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,578 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    578423985544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,472 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,472 miles
    Test number
    348265654216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,634 miles (+7,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    178297053154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass127,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    758949252146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,510 miles (+7,166)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    189869752122
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail120,344 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,344 miles
    Test number
    327248551106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear disc corroded

  19. Pass120,344 miles (+11,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,344 miles
    Test number
    888218851199
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear disc corroded

  20. Pass109,268 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,268 miles
    Test number
    851210760190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,227 miles (+16,213)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,227 miles
    Test number
    273773150171
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNew rear wiper blade required

  22. Pass93,014 miles (+14,905)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    650549879012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,109 miles (+17,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,109 miles
    Test number
    510461308114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass60,362 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    184969527029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,288 miles (+16,896)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    274066527043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    823306006040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 TFY

Does LB52 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TFY expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TFY?
The MOT on LB52 TFY expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TFY done?
LB52 TFY was recorded at 178,699 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 7,657 miles a year.
Has LB52 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TFY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 TFY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 TFY find?
LB52 TFY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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