MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front flexi hoses been taped so can carry out full inspection
Emissions test, fast idle C.O. (Carbon Monoxide) reading too high.
Oil leak ()
Rear brake discs slightly scored.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Emissions test, fast idle C.O. (Carbon Monoxide) reading too high.
Oil leak ()
Rear brake discs slightly scored.
Both Rear Shocks Rusting
Horn Operation Poor
Both Rear Shocks Rusting
Horn Operation Poor
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both Front Tyres 3mm
Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Top Mountings
Tested in Wet Conditions
Both Rear Tyres 2mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight brake imbalance on front wheels
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
nail in offside rear tyre
Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight brake imbalance on front wheels
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
nail in offside rear tyre
Both front tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake hose cable tied to strut
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake hose cable tied to strut
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes
Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag warning light is illuminated
both nearside and offside handbrake cables have bulges
brake pad warning light is illuminated
rear tyres are worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres distorted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres distorted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 tyres wearing low inner edge
all pads 50% worn
front and crear discs slight lipp
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ03 EEN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 HJ03 EEN, 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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HJ03 EEN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2003.
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