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HF53 MSV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 MSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,868 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe,slight deterioration

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer slight deterioration,not blowing

engine management lamp on

exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer adrift,system still secure

Fail 1 Feb 2017 122,840 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe,slight deterioration

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer slight deterioration,not blowing

engine management lamp on

exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer adrift,system still secure

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,972 miles

EML iluminated

exhaust rear box mount broke

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

EML iluminated

exhaust rear box mount broke

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,305 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken & corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,783 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 59,783 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,324 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,942 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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HF53 MSV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

HF53 MSV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HF53 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 MSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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