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FH03 COU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,654 mi
Last recorded179,654 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 COU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 179,654 miles

centre exhaust mount slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,610 miles

chip on screen

front side lights dull

rear discs poor condition

rear tyres getting low

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 May 2014 142,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 142,873 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 124,996 miles

chip on screen

front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,154 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly insecure

chip on screen

front discs worn slightly

front pads low

n/s/r coil sping slightly fractured but not affecting location

slight oil leak ???

Fail 6 Jun 2012 107,154 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket slightly insecure

chip on screen

front discs worn slightly

front pads low

n/s/r coil sping slightly fractured but not affecting location

slight oil leak ???

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,039 miles

front discs worn + pads getting low

rear tyres slightly low

Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs worn + pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 57,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,299 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,562 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 COU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FH03 COU, 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 FH03 COU?

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What year was FH03 COU registered?

FH03 COU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FH03 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 COU 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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