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RK53 HJY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,865 mi
Last recorded106,865 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,708 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,172 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner tread /airbag light on /slight damage nsf tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,097 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner tread /airbag light on /slight damage nsf tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,456 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,106 miles

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

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,833 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 HJY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

RK53 HJY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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