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SH53 HVR

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 84,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 48,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 48,849 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 34,267 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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SH53 HVR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH53 HVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 HVR registered?

SH53 HVR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is SH53 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 HVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH53 HVR have outstanding finance?

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