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HF03 DKU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,270 miles

front tyres age cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 113,943 miles

rear coilsprings corroeded

bonnet catch stiff

rear metal brake pipes corroededand front too rears

Pass 21 May 2012 105,088 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,694 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 87,328 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

front brake pads low.

rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 14 May 2010 87,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

front brake pads low.

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 19 May 2009 72,418 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Pass 9 May 2008 60,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 49,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,105 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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HF03 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF03 DKU, 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 HF03 DKU registered?

HF03 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is HF03 DKU safe to buy?

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