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HG03 PNY

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PNY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 124,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,602 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 103,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,698 miles

All the brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

All the suspension bushes perished

Brake fluid slight contaminated

Centre exhaust bracket broken, rear silencer outer wrapping corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror/tax disc holder in wiper swept area ()

O/s/f door window switches insecure, o/s window not working

Rear wiper blade split

Underbody/suspension components/metal brake pipes corroded

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 15 May 2019 97,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All the brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

All the suspension bushes perished

Brake fluid slight contaminated

Centre exhaust bracket broken, rear silencer outer wrapping corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror/tax disc holder in wiper swept area ()

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/s/f door window switches insecure, o/s window not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Underbody/suspension components/metal brake pipes corroded

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 11 May 2018 96,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 96,905 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,984 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 94,984 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 92,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 83,800 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 76,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,099 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 55,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 49,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 49,187 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2007 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,752 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,928 miles

Mobile phone mount on woindscreen(not encroaching into B zone enough to fail)

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,828 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Mobile phone mount on windscreen(not encroaching into B zone enough to fail)

Small chips to windscreen

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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HG03 PNY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HG03 PNY, 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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HG03 PNY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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