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RK03 DKU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,237 mi
Last recorded161,237 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 161,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 161,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 149,673 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 142,505 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 142,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,351 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe over gearbox, has slight misting of oil

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,351 miles

Power steering pipe over gearbox, has slight misting of oil

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front wipers are starting to split but are still clearing the screen.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,603 miles

n/s front tyre worn †rear exhaust mounting poor †front pads worn

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 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

RK03 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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