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RK03 OXW

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 116,703 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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2016 116,703 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,525 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013
Pass 30 May 2012 72,548 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 30 May 2012 73,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,511 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 58,608 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 27 May 2009 48,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and worn

tested when wet

Pass 27 May 2009 48,895 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

tested when wet

Pass 22 May 2008 39,122 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 22 May 2008 39,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 10 May 2007 28,650 miles

near side rear tyre 3.5mm

tested when wet

Pass 20 May 2006 20,749 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 OXW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

RK03 OXW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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