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HG03 PVL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 126,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,400 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 124,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 115,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 115,589 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,105 miles

ADVIESE CAR THIN ALL OVER

ADVISES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKETS RUSTED

ADVISES O/S/R HAND BRAKE SLOWER THAN N/S/R

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,689 miles

ADVIESE CAR THIN ALL OVER

ADVISES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKETS RUSTED

ADVISES O/S/R HAND BRAKE SLOWER THAN N/S/R

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,231 miles

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

headlamp brackets damaged

offside wing and bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlamp brackets damaged

offside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,439 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,909 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,909 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,027 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,008 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 PVL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

HG03 PVL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is HG03 PVL safe to buy?

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