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DX03 HSU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2013 80,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage (225/40W18)

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

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage and run flat (225/40W18)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,487 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2009 69,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,629 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 54,629 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,813 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 HSU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

DX03 HSU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DX03 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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