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RK03 BXC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,946 mi
Last recorded42,946 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 42,946 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bansd and worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 35,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 35,312 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 28,478 miles

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

front bumper marked.engine light on.n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bands

Fail 20 May 2009 28,478 miles

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

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

front bumper marked.engine light on.n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bands

Pass 19 May 2008 21,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front and o/s/rear tyres getting close to wear bands.

both front tyres worn inner edges.

o/s/front jacking point cover missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,526 miles

brake fluid residue on inside of all four calipers

brake fluid spilage around brake fluid bottle

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2006 9,410 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 BXC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RK03 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

RK03 BXC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is RK03 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 BXC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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