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HX03 PBY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 PBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,793 miles

Near side rear tyre low on tread

Wipers only just clear the screen

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working RECTIFIED (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,682 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORNER OF TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,495 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,534 miles

Advise brake inspection/bleed to reduce brake pedal travel.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise brake inspection/bleed to reduce brake pedal travel.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,454 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,581 miles

Both front tyres getting low 3mm

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,665 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,665 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,093 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 27,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,723 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 PBY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

HX03 PBY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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