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2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 115,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 90,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,355 miles

exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,318 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 44,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 29,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,640 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,744 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,218 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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FH03 CFU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH03 CFU, 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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FH03 CFU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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