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RK03 DHY

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,341 mi
Last recorded136,341 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 136,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 132,296 miles

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

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

slight blow centre exhaust join

Fail 11 May 2017 132,296 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight blow centre exhaust join

Pass 26 Apr 2016 126,318 miles

E M light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 126,318 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

E M light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust pipe flexible pipe slight blow

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 100,941 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,899 miles

front brake disc's worn and scored

rear brake disc's rusted and pitted to excess

Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,899 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 55,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 43,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

foot brake reserve travel low

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,927 miles

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

foot brake reserve travel low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,306 miles

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

both sides rear brake pads worn to excess

nearside rear tyre worn to excess and its legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on innewr egde

wipers smearing screen

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 DHY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

RK03 DHY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is RK03 DHY safe to buy?

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