MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3 ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack joint ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade spilt (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack joint ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Aim far to low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack joint ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade spilt (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner rack joint ()
front brake discs and pads worn
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
undertray insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seats fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Wet Test.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT/PIPE (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
EMISSION RETEST AFTER REPAIRS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management lamp on
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
childs seats fitted to both rear seats, not allowing full inspection of belts
engine covers and undertray fitted
intercooler pipe to the EGR is slightly damaged and not fully secure
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertray fitted
intercooler pipe to the EGR is slightly damaged and not fully secure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
engine cover fitted
engine undertray fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres below limit on inner edges
osf brake disc inner face badly corroded
rear tyres wearing on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undertray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK53 DXH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RK53 DXH, 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 DXH registered?
RK53 DXH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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