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HY03 EJD

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 EJD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 176,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 176,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 165,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 165,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 165,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 158,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 158,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,557 miles

ADVISE FRONT LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED(NOT BLOWING)

ADVISE WINDOWS HAVE TINTING FILM

Pass 4 Dec 2009 142,596 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 135,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 130,358 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

Fail 1 Oct 2007 130,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,726 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Sep 2006 93,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

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 EJD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

HY03 EJD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is HY03 EJD safe to buy?

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