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HG03 PSU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,283 mi
Last recorded176,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 176,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 176,274 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 168,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 168,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose LOCK NUT (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 153,799 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 137,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 100,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,300 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,719 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 64,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,609 miles

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

N/S/f PAD SENSOR WIRE broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,609 miles

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

N/S/f PAD SENSOR WIRE broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,592 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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HG03 PSU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red 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 HG03 PSU, 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 HG03 PSU registered?

HG03 PSU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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