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HX53 PNY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PNY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 120,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,234 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,879 miles

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

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,508 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,101 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,707 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

slight blow ctr exhaust

Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,707 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

slight blow ctr exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 15,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PNY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HX53 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

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

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