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FH52 HZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,219 mi
Last recorded140,219 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,210 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 129,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,467 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 80,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,430 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,799 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged.

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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FH52 HZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH52 HZJ, 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 FH52 HZJ registered?

FH52 HZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FH52 HZJ safe to buy?

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