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FH03 CPY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,599 mi
Last recorded179,599 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 179,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several blows throughout whole system - VERY almost too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - nearside almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 179,571 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen sticker going into swept area too excess (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image at all - aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged/split too excess (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking at brake hose to calliper union ? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image at all - aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several blows throughout whole system - VERY almost too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,546 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 160,546 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 152,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 138,885 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 138,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,472 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 129,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 121,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 107,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,051 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,051 miles

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

both rear tyres are getting close to the limit on the inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,813 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 CPY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CPY, 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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What year was FH03 CPY registered?

FH03 CPY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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