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FM03 RZC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,711 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,801 miles

N\S\F tyre splitting on inner edge

O\S\F tyre splitting on inner edge

O\S\R tyre splitting on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Fail 1 Mar 2017 122,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N\S\F tyre splitting on inner edge

O\S\F tyre splitting on inner edge

O\S\R tyre splitting on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,326 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 117,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,780 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly miss shaped

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,780 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly miss shaped

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,252 miles

advise no plates

front brake pads low

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 78,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise no plates

front brake pads low

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,960 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 70,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade u/s,slight chip in front screen,brake warning light on,both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear o/s brakes metat to metal

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,920 miles

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)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW. NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW. NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,821 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

exhaust mid mount missing.

front brake pads getting low.

stone chip in zone b

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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FM03 RZC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM03 RZC, 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 FM03 RZC registered?

FM03 RZC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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