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OU03 HSC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HSC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,624 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 133,623 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,645 miles

b/warning light on

bonnet damaged n/s

engine air pump mounts broken

slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Sep 2017 119,640 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

b/warning light on

bonnet damaged n/s

engine air pump mounts broken

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,094 miles

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

plastic top and bottom engine covers fitted

slight play in the o/s inner trackrod ball joint assembly

some corrosion to the two rear exhaust clamps

Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,094 miles

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

plastic top and bottom engine covers fitted

slight play in the o/s inner trackrod ball joint assembly

some corrosion to the two rear exhaust clamps

Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers on sills

Fail 25 Jul 2015 98,804 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,594 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Front tyres worn on inner edge

OSR Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 94,594 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OSR Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,486 miles

Body work damage.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The exhaust system is rusty and 1 bracket is broken.

Fail 4 Aug 2012 81,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,894 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,501 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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OU03 HSC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU03 HSC, 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 OU03 HSC registered?

OU03 HSC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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