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RK03 EVT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,703 mi
Last recorded156,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 156,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 155,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 155,678 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 152,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 152,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 145,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light is on

n/s/r tyre outter wall damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2015 121,845 miles

Front brakes becoming imbalanced.

Slight bind from both rear brakes.

Pass 1 May 2014 111,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,020 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,861 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

RK03 EVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is RK03 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 EVT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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