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RK03 BXW

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,651 mi
Last recorded153,651 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 153,651 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 153,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp excessively corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,936 miles

All tyres are perished

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,061 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc;s

Fail 29 Oct 2014 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake disc;s

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,227 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,458 miles

both front brakes very slightly juddering

nearside front main beam light seems high

strong advise very slight bulge in nearside rear inner side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brakes very slightly juddering

nearside front main beam light seems high

strong advise very slight bulge in nearside rear inner side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,089 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,729 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,502 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,026 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 BXW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

RK03 BXW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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