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EY03 HLA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HLA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,556 miles

front flexi exhaust section poor condition & slight leak

n/s/f window inoperative

some corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,154 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front exhaust mount broken but system is adequately supported

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

slight corrosion to both front brake discs inner face

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,982 miles

front exhaust mount broken but system is adequately supported

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

slight corrosion to both front brake discs inner face

Pass 22 May 2012 74,428 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2011 64,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 45,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 244,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,458 miles

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

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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EY03 HLA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY03 HLA, 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 EY03 HLA registered?

EY03 HLA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is EY03 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 HLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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