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RK53 DWD

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,409 miles

Exhaust mount corroded but not weakened

Exhaust system corroded but not weakened

Feul tank strapper corroded but not weakened

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,112 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

Pass 7 Feb 2015 105,622 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 95,288 miles

has accident damage to near side rear door and rear wheel arch.

lamba reading only just inside limits,due to condition of exhaust.

off side rear brake disc corroded.

parking brake travel slightly high.

rear wiper blade torn.

slight deteriation to front number plate.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

has accident damage to near side rear door and rear wheel arch.

lamba reading only just inside limits,due to condition of exhaust.

off side rear brake disc corroded.

parking brake travel slightly high.

rear wiper blade torn.

slight deteriation to front number plate.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,996 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,803 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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RK53 DWD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK53 DWD, 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 RK53 DWD registered?

RK53 DWD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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