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HF53 EUW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,215 miles

engine cover

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,214 miles

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

engine cover

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,063 miles

Advise wipers smeary

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,815 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,815 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,549 miles

Advise rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,508 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,432 miles

Front 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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HF53 EUW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUW, 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 HF53 EUW registered?

HF53 EUW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HF53 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 EUW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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