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HF53 EUU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,725 miles

engine management light on emissions ok ;

front exhaust shield loose ;

front plastic undersheild loose / broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted ;

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,725 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket ; (7.1.1)

engine management light on emissions ok ;

front exhaust shield loose ;

front plastic undersheild loose / broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted ;

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,181 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre badly cracking

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,295 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,290 miles

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

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

water level low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,215 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust bracket broke

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not aloowing full insption of audlt belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,625 miles

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of audlt belt

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of audlt belt

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,934 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear numberplate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,832 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing 3mm tread

centre exhaust system bracket broken still secure by cross brace (will require back box)

recomend front & rear brake discs replaced next pad change pads appox 60% worn

Fail 7 Aug 2008 55,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing 3mm tread

centre exhaust system bracket broken still secure by cross brace (will require back box)

recomend front & rear brake discs replaced next pad change pads appox 60% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,724 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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HF53 EUU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HF53 EUU, 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 HF53 EUU registered?

HF53 EUU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 EUU safe to buy?

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