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DH03 BVU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 BVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,110 miles

rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,127 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,066 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,923 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,168 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DH03 BVU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DH03 BVU, 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

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What year was DH03 BVU registered?

DH03 BVU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DH03 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH03 BVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DH03 BVU have outstanding finance?

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