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FY03 VHJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,247 mi
Last recorded178,247 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 178,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side sill damaged and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 164,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 132,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 125,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2015 125,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Jun 2013 109,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 94,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,226 miles

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

auxiliary belt tensioner damper broken off & temporary securing tie fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,699 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,169 miles

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

off side rear no plate lamp /worn and corroded /

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,408 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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FY03 VHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY03 VHJ, 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 FY03 VHJ registered?

FY03 VHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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