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HX03 XCH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,242 mi
Last recorded177,242 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XCH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 177,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 166,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,013 miles

E.M.Light on.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,006 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)

eml on

rear exhaust corroded and mount broken but not insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,619 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner braking surface

Fail 16 Jun 2012 84,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner braking surface

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,719 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nail in tyre

N/S/F wishbone rear bush splitting

N/S/R tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,008 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 19 Jun 2010 68,008 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,769 miles

N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

O/S/F TYRE 2MM

Fail 14 Jun 2008 49,769 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 24,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XCH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

HX03 XCH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is HX03 XCH safe to buy?

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