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RX03 MGE

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,167 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,762 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,669 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r15 91v (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,148 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 80,105 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,523 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

mil light fault

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,523 miles

mil light fault

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,807 miles

management light faulty

Fail 24 Jan 2013 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

management light faulty

Fail 3 Feb 2012 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,547 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,733 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,861 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 MGE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

RX03 MGE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is RX03 MGE safe to buy?

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