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RK03 BVT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,221 mi
Last recorded130,221 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,192 miles

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,356 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 105,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,536 miles

BOTH REG PLATES WATER DAMAGED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,035 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,671 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,335 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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RK03 BVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

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

Is RK03 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 BVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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