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DX03 HJV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 131,426 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 131,426 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint o/s.

Pass 1 May 2014 124,406 miles

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 115,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2012 109,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 106,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 86,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

f/wipers smearing

n.s.f.tyre punctured

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,126 miles

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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DX03 HJV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX03 HJV, 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 DX03 HJV registered?

DX03 HJV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is DX03 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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