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DX03 HSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,383 mi
Last recorded129,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements (25mm or 10% of section width)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 129,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS - New bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working PRS - Bad connection (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements (25mm or 10% of section width)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,588 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,588 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,077 miles

pads looking low

rear exh box corroded

susp lowered

Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,508 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 79,445 miles

rear brake discs pitted

suspension low front and rear

Pass 18 May 2010 68,229 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 67,863 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,021 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,838 miles

all tyres are getting close to the legal limit.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,121 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 HSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 HSZ, 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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What year was DX03 HSZ registered?

DX03 HSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DX03 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HSZ 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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