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DX03 HTP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HTP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 141,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 141,466 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air leak under inlet manifold

Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,749 miles

Centre bracket of exhaust system snapped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2010 128,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Centre bracket of exhaust system snapped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 110,431 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 110,429 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 55,616 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 HTP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HTP, 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

How do I check the history of DX03 HTP?

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What year was DX03 HTP registered?

DX03 HTP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is DX03 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HTP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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