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HF03 LPX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,437 mi
Last recorded137,437 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,382 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 131,382 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,398 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 119,395 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 110,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,533 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,318 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,591 miles

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

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

tracking check

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,634 miles

near side wiper poor

Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side wiper poor

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,668 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,229 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 30,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LPX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

HF03 LPX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is HF03 LPX safe to buy?

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