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9296CHC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,199 mi
Last recorded212,199 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9296CHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 212,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 212,199 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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9296CHC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 9296CHC, 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 9296CHC registered?

9296CHC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is 9296CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9296CHC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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