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HF03 FWV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,052 mi
Last recorded107,052 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,052 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,813 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 103,813 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 29 Oct 2018 100,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,496 miles

exhaust tail-pipe holed

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,745 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,981 miles

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

Offside front tyre cut Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,981 miles

Offside front tyre cut Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,934 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,934 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,910 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 FWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

HF03 FWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2003.

Is HF03 FWV safe to buy?

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