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HX03 PHU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,274 mi
Last recorded128,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 PHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 128,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill dented

Fail 22 Jun 2011 125,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 125,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 124,658 miles

o/s/r tyre worn in centre tread

rear number plate fading

stonechip windscreen

auxilary drive belt splitting

n/s/f lower sill damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

auxilary drive belt splitting

n/s/f lower sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn in centre tread

rear number plate fading

stonechip windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,325 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 120,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 110,806 miles

front number plate discoloured ok at test

Fail 28 Sep 2007 110,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate discoloured ok at test

Pass 30 Sep 2006 84,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,652 miles

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

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 PHU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PHU, 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 HX03 PHU registered?

HX03 PHU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 PHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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