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HY03 BFN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,781 mi
Last recorded125,781 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,781 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 125,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x mid brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both smear (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,064 miles

Air filter not connected

Exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre split on inside sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre split on inside sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 119,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets going over car (8.2.3)

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

Air filter not connected

Exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre split on inside sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre split on inside sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,521 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low on tread

rea brake discs corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,521 miles

rea brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,148 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,019 miles

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

o/s n/s wipers split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,019 miles

o/s n/s wipers split

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,159 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,218 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear hanger corroded away

o/s n/s rear brake discs slightly worn/rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,895 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,823 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

rear discs corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres on legal limit

rear discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,432 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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HY03 BFN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY03 BFN, 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 HY03 BFN registered?

HY03 BFN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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