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HF03 DLN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 DLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 135,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 135,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,279 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 2 Nov 2015 119,279 miles

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

coolant leak

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,047 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre Exhaust mount loose (corroded) but still supportive

Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre Exhaust mount loose (corroded) but still supportive

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,598 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,549 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,594 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,278 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 DLN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HF03 DLN, 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 HF03 DLN registered?

HF03 DLN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HF03 DLN safe to buy?

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