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FN03 HNV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 HNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 171,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 156,403 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 156,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,481 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 139,481 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 126,335 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 126,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,590 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,552 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 81,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,720 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 71,708 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FN03 HNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FN03 HNV, 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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FN03 HNV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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