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RX03 EYR

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,524 mi
Last recorded199,524 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 EYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 199,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 185,205 miles

engine covers fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 184,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 177,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,959 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass fell out when open and shut the door as part of the test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 168,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective can't open outer cover from button (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass fell out when open and shut the door as part of the test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 141,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,434 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,457 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/ds/r tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

crack in n/s door mirror

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 18 Feb 2008 73,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

crack in n/s door mirror

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,691 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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RX03 EYR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX03 EYR, 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 RX03 EYR registered?

RX03 EYR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is RX03 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 EYR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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