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HX53 PNU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,099 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on tread. 195/65/r15-91t

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 195/65/r15-91t

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15-91t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight mist of oil on N/S/F shock absorber.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear indicator lens has a chip

Oil leak ()

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

rear back box corroded slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,839 miles

Chips in front windscreen

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

o/s/r door trim insecure (Recommend attention soon)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,982 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Condensation in o/s headlamp lens. Chips in windscreen.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Condensation in o/s headlamp lens. Chips in windscreen.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,969 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread, wearing on edges of tread and starting to perish.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F sill area damaged. Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,985 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2012 90,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,186 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection 4) o/s rear brake disc worn - poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2011 81,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection 4) o/s rear brake disc worn - poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2010 70,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,205 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)

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 PNU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX53 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

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

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