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HF03 FVC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,825 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel rail x 2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 31 Jan 2022 120,824 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel rail x 2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS CHANGING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS CHANGING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs Of A Previous Excessive Oil Leak But No Drips At Time Of Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded.

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

Rear Tank Straps Corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wearing on inside tread

Offside Front wearing on inside tread

rear tyres perished wearing on inside tread with uneven wear pattern

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wearing on inside tread

Offside Front wearing on inside tread

rear tyres perished wearing on inside tread with uneven wear pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

service due light on

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 25,032 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2008 16,651 miles

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

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

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 FVC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FVC, 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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HF03 FVC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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