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HW53 FHB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,259 mi
Last recorded44,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,797 miles

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

Deep cut in off side rear tyre and tyre perished.

X 2 nails in near side rear tyre and tyre perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,849 miles

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes RBT

Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,676 miles

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

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

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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HW53 FHB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HW53 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 FHB registered?

HW53 FHB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HW53 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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