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DL03 HHP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,672 mi
Last recorded188,672 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 188,672 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 188,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 186,501 miles

Offside Front steering boot collapsed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2018 184,109 miles

FRONT SCREEN SMEARY

N/S & O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL STEEL.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front RACK BOOT TWISTED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVERS MISSING.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 180,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2017 180,778 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 179,070 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre perished

play in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod

Fail 31 Mar 2016 179,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre perished

play in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 28 Mar 2015 175,351 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 175,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

both wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 3 Mar 2014 164,674 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

both wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 8 Feb 2013 142,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 142,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,573 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 86,480 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,513 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 77,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,766 miles

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

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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DL03 HHP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DL03 HHP, 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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DL03 HHP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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