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VO03 HBN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 HBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 128,795 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged

both front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

major accident damage

rear disc and pads well worn

turbo pipe fouling on alternator

Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,895 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissons to clean for print out

front arms rear bushes slight play

nearside rear tyre tread mishapen

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 85,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,731 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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VO03 HBN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 HBN, 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 VO03 HBN registered?

VO03 HBN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is VO03 HBN safe to buy?

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