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HF03 YFW

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 124,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 105,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 68,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 62,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,090 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 21 Jun 2007 32,575 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,730 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 YFW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

HF03 YFW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HF03 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 YFW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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