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RX03 FWV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 FWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,916 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in nearside inner track rod

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 75,190 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front rack end has slight play.

cutomer not able to close nearside front window and has filled gap with black bin liner,resulting in restricted view of nearside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 64,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 64,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 41,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust been repaired

near side door and wheel arch damaged

wind screen chipped

Pass 5 May 2006 20,491 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 FWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX03 FWV registered?

RX03 FWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is RX03 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 FWV shows 10 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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