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DX03 HNG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,466 mi
Last recorded133,466 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 133,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low on dipstick

Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,309 miles

BRAKE PADS; worn low > rear's

CLUTCH; appears worn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. OFFSIDE FRONT; appears to be a spare ,temporary replacement (4.1.A.1a)

BRAKE PADS; worn low > rear's

CLUTCH; appears worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,027 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box end plate cracked + rear joint (7.1.2)

emissions lambda reading just within specified limits

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,312 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,312 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 61,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,458 miles

front brakes showing wear

starter motor worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes showing wear

starter motor worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,676 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,387 miles

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

bonnet catch and grill damaged

fan belt /tensioner noisy

front brakes showing wear

no engine oil reading on dipstick [topped up]

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear brakes showing wear

service light on dash

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,632 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,415 miles

front tyres showing wear and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and showing wear

Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres showing wear and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and showing wear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,332 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has a minor cut

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 HNG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX03 HNG, 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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DX03 HNG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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