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HX03 GZB

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,363 mi
Last recorded162,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,363 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Engine management lamp is lit

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 156,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 151,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 151,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 144,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,404 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,287 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,171 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 26,171 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 1 Mar 2006 17,988 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 GZB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX03 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

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

Is HX03 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 GZB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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