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MX03 HYP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,314 mi
Last recorded180,314 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 180,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 180,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 180,283 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot is damaged (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/F Tyre has a sharp object on outer edge

Oil level is low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 167,433 miles

Nearside Front outer wall has a cut but no wire cut

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 151,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 142,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,700 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,151 miles

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

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

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,622 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,216 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 43,048 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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MX03 HYP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX03 HYP, 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 MX03 HYP registered?

MX03 HYP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MX03 HYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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