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AG03 HKU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,582 mi
Last recorded181,582 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 HKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 181,582 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 181,456 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 177,221 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 177,212 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 172,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 172,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 163,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper slightly smearing

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2018 163,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around pump (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 May 2016 156,215 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside and offside front wipers slightly smearing

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 1 May 2015 150,266 miles

apply advisorys from test number 448139515190

Fail 29 Apr 2015 150,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 16 Apr 2014 140,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 Apr 2014 140,791 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 125,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 112,131 miles

advisory on perivous test no279886181439

Fail 5 Jul 2011 112,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 97,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,540 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AG03 HKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG03 HKU, 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 AG03 HKU registered?

AG03 HKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AG03 HKU safe to buy?

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