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RN03 NUY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 NUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 162,285 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 162,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 151,269 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 149,968 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 149,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,593 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall - recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 142,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall - recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge tread lumpy

Offside Front Lower arm front bush worn

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

rear No plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight movement in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,892 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear brake slight bind

Offside rear shock damp

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,111 miles

front brakes corroded/wearing low

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls have cuts not reaching inner core at present

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes corroded/wearing low

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls have cuts not reaching inner core at present

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,149 miles

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

High line stop in-op.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating/corroded.

front Brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyres worn heavily on inner edges and deteriorated. Replacement advised.

High line stop in-op.

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating/corroded.

front Brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,427 miles

high level brake light in-op

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light in-op

Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,253 miles

BOTH front lower arm bushes starting to split

BOTH rear shocker show signs of weaping

tailpipe outer skin rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2012 89,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH front lower arm bushes starting to split

BOTH rear shocker show signs of weaping

tailpipe outer skin rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,838 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)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/r shock absorber slightly weaping

o/s/r shock absorber slightly weaping

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both o/s jacking point covers missing.

o/s/front inner anti roll sleeves braking up.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,522 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.rear exhaust bracket broken.front brake pads required very soon.rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,128 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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RN03 NUY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 RN03 NUY, 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 RN03 NUY registered?

RN03 NUY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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