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HG53 RPU

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,922 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front bake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 117,922 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front bake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 99,153 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 79,567 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 28 Dec 2017 79,567 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,220 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,525 miles

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,231 miles

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

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

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

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 RPU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HG53 RPU, 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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HG53 RPU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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