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HX53 POJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 POJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning lamp iluminated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,314 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)

needs tracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,701 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,003 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 38,333 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes out of balance

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,938 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 POJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 POJ, 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 HX53 POJ registered?

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

Is HX53 POJ safe to buy?

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