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HF03 KUU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 154,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 135,496 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 135,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 123,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 118,614 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding inside of plastic coating

both rear coil springs corroding

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding inside plastic coating

gearbox oil leaks

minor damge to nearside of front bumper

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside front tyre on 2mm of tread

play to both steering rack tie arms

small scratch in front windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2014 118,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes corroding inside of plastic coating

both rear coil springs corroding

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding inside plastic coating

gearbox oil leaks

minor damge to nearside of front bumper

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside front tyre on 2mm of tread

play to both steering rack tie arms

small scratch in front windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,936 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2012 103,936 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,105 miles

advise both front tyres worn edges

advise both rear brake disc condition

advise light wiper scratching

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,105 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn edges

advise both rear brake disc condition

advise light wiper scratching

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,658 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KUU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

HF03 KUU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is HF03 KUU safe to buy?

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