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RK03 BVW

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,881 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 41,873 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 37,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 37,517 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,279 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,334 miles

both front tyres perrished

front and rear discs corroding

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 BVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK03 BVW registered?

RK03 BVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is RK03 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 BVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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