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HF03 XOL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 136,004 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 136,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 136,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 136,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 135,697 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 135,697 miles

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

Emissions not tested see above also engine has a misfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,089 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,821 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 XOL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

HF03 XOL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is HF03 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 XOL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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