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HF03 EBU

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,313 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,929 miles

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

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or plys

engine covers fitted

stickers fitted to screen outside swept area

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Dec 2008 30,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or plys

engine covers fitted

stickers fitted to screen outside swept area

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 20,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,364 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 EBU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

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

Is HF03 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 EBU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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