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HX53 PLV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,557 mi
Last recorded76,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,557 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges + cracked and perished

front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearsid front outer cv gaiter has a minor leak of grease

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear outer light unit slightly damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition on inside face

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2014 76,557 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

**STRONG ADVISE** engine emissions not tested due to poor running/misfire

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges + cracked and perished

engine management warning light on

front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearsid front outer cv gaiter has a minor leak of grease

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear outer light unit slightly damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition on inside face

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,748 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps missing a mounting bolt

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

front registration plate partially insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both headlamps missing a mounting bolt

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

front registration plate partially insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,709 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,338 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,398 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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HX53 PLV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX53 PLV, 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 HX53 PLV registered?

HX53 PLV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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