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HF03 VRP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VRP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,894 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 73,349 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXLEY BROKEN (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,946 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,713 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 Jun 2016 46,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,520 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,770 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 VRP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 VRP registered?

HF03 VRP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is HF03 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 VRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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