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HG53 RNU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 148,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 142,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 142,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 140,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 140,049 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 134,867 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking tread/sidewalls ,worn to 2.5 mm

Fail 25 Nov 2013 134,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking tread/sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2012 129,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light staying on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,111 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washer's aim high

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,111 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washer's aim high

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,753 miles

Front brake discs and pads are near minimum thickness.Corrosion to inner wear surfaces.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,499 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HG53 RNU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG53 RNU, 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 HG53 RNU registered?

HG53 RNU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is HG53 RNU safe to buy?

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