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RK03 DGX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

170,802 mi
Last recorded170,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 170,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 170,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 166,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 166,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 161,828 miles

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

engine management light on.

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers bump stop deterating.

Fail 6 May 2017 161,828 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

engine management light on.

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers bump stop deterating.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 139,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

warning lamp indicates an ENGINE fault

Fail 17 Jul 2015 138,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E.M.Light on.

front number plate damaged.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edgew recommend replacement a.sa.p

oil leaks.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E.M.Light on.

front number plate damaged.

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge recommend replacement.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 126,951 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 126,951 miles

EML on

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brakes binding (slightly)

o/s outer door mirror surround damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs lipped on outer edges

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes corroded on brake faces

Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,801 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brakes binding (slightly)

o/s outer door mirror surround damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs lipped on outer edges

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes corroded on brake faces

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnets catch broken

engine light on

rear number plate slightly deterated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2010 83,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnets catch broken

engine light on

rear number plate slightly deterated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate a little worn

Rear wiper blade split

Small cut nearside fron outer tyre wall

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wipers worn

Fail 21 Mar 2007 50,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,590 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel high

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 DGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DGX, 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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RK03 DGX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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