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FM02 MHU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,955 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)

TRACK ROD END DUST COVERS CRACKING, EXHAUST MOUNTINGS RUSTING

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,004 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,598 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition and wearing thin.

Both rear brake discs wearing thin

Centre exhaust mount broken off but system still supported.

Exhaust rear box baffles rattling.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,598 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition and wearing thin.

Both rear brake discs wearing thin

Centre exhaust mount broken off but system still supported.

Exhaust rear box baffles rattling.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,910 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 44,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 27,086 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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FM02 MHU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM02 MHU, 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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FM02 MHU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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