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DX03 RSU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 RSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,065 miles

corrosion front discs..corrosion exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre outer wall/tread slightly cracked/split

Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre outer wall/tread slightly cracked/split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,964 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Inner sidewalls of both rear tyres splitting.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,749 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/splitting

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

One of the the exhaust centre section mounting brackets is broken - exhaust still adequately supported

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,749 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking/splitting

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

One of the the exhaust centre section mounting brackets is broken - exhaust still adequately supported

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

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inner sidewalls of both rear tyres cracking/splitting

o/s/f broken at its extreme bottom end - seats ok

o/s/f footwell wet

one of exhaust rear section mounting brackets is broken - system still adequately supported

Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,998 miles

50% of the high level stop lamp is operative

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

one of the rear exhaust mounting brackets (on exhaust) is broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,998 miles

50% of the high level stop lamp is operative

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

one of the rear exhaust mounting brackets (on exhaust) is broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,257 miles

50% of the high level stop lamp is operative

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,357 miles

50% of the high level stop lamp is working

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,357 miles

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

50% of the high level stop lamp is working

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,926 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 33,871 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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DX03 RSU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX03 RSU, 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 DX03 RSU registered?

DX03 RSU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is DX03 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 RSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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