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RK03 DKV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 164,642 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,731 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 156,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,135 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 149,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 148,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,060 miles

N/S/F tyre has large cut on inner wall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 4 May 2017 139,891 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre has large cut on inner wall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 129,036 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 123,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 116,718 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 106,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 106,171 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 94,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

braket missing from rear exhaust

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust starting to corrod

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,540 miles

braket missing from rear exhaust

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust starting to corrod

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,611 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2007 58,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 58,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,126 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 DKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

RK03 DKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 DKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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