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HD03 EGY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,170 mi
Last recorded194,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 194,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 194,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo oil return pipe gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 177,355 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear number plate lights dim

Rear surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2021 159,162 miles

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

Rear Surface rust

Fail 12 Dec 2021 159,162 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Surface rust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,282 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both heavy age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear beam axle corroded

water damage to front no.plate

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc dis coloured signs of gotten hot

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both heavy age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear beam axle corroded

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaurst rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2015 97,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaurst rusty

Pass 24 May 2014 87,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 76,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake sticking

Fail 26 May 2012 67,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 67,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 58,583 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 38,357 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 29,888 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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HD03 EGY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HD03 EGY, 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 HD03 EGY registered?

HD03 EGY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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