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FH53 UOU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,404 mi
Last recorded125,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,397 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,293 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,228 miles

nsr w/bearing slightly noisy

oil leaks from engine

Fail 5 Jul 2012 94,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nsr w/bearing slightly noisy

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,088 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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FH53 UOU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 UOU, 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 FH53 UOU registered?

FH53 UOU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FH53 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 UOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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