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RK03 BVR

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,652 mi
Last recorded170,652 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 170,652 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper windscreen damaged more than 10mm in zone (A) not affecting drivers view of road

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 19 May 2016 149,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 108,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes noisy

offside park brake stiff

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,011 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 94,011 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,554 miles

front brake pads braking up advice need relacing

off side front tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,554 miles

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

front brake pads braking up advice need relacing

off side front tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,804 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust been repaired

sill trims fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,424 miles

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

off side front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

oil around near side front shock absorber

rear discs corroded and worn

sill trims fitted

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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RK03 BVR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK03 BVR, 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 RK03 BVR registered?

RK03 BVR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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