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FH53 UOG

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UOG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,277 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 91,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 85,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,434 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2016 70,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,074 miles

E.M.L.on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,493 miles

front flex pipe on exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cntre exhaust mount rattling

Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,624 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 45,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2010 36,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,919 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 26,560 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,319 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,692 miles

O/S/R INDICATOR SHOWING WHITE

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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FH53 UOG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH53 UOG, 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 FH53 UOG registered?

FH53 UOG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FH53 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 UOG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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