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SA03 HRB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,541 mi
Last recorded127,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HRB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 127,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2015 116,881 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,101 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,093 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

irish documents fitted to nearside of windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

irish documents fitted to nearside of windscreen

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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SA03 HRB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA03 HRB, 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 SA03 HRB registered?

SA03 HRB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SA03 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 HRB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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