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RK03 DJJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,365 mi
Last recorded166,365 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DJJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 166,365 miles

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

areas of painted underside

front and rear subframes corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2020 166,365 miles

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

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

areas of painted underside

front and rear subframes corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 181,137 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 181,137 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 138,069 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 138,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned wrong image (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned wrong image (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,316 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake pads low

Slight leak from nsf shock absorber

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,316 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Coolant leak

Rear brake pads low

Slight leak from nsf shock absorber

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,158 miles

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

airbag warning light on

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2011 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2008 45,373 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,900 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 DJJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DJJ, 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 DJJ registered?

RK03 DJJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is RK03 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 DJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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