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HF03 FWT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 87,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,050 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,215 miles

O/S/Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,215 miles

O/S/Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 74,399 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side walls on N/S/F & N/S/R are starting to perish.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,399 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side walls on N/S/F & N/S/R are starting to perish.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,749 miles

rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2009 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,214 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 FWT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HF03 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

HF03 FWT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HF03 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FWT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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