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FC03 HPZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,927 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 101,284 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,455 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,193 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 38,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 35,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,629 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 May 2006 26,323 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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FC03 HPZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FC03 HPZ, 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 FC03 HPZ registered?

FC03 HPZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is FC03 HPZ safe to buy?

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