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HX03 GBE

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 119,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,083 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 81,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,527 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,238 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 40,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,350 miles

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear tyre on wear limit.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 33,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear tyre on wear limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 26,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,308 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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HX03 GBE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX03 GBE, 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 HX03 GBE registered?

HX03 GBE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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