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RX03 UXC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,450 mi
Last recorded160,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 UXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 160,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,398 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 143,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inners (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 110,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,570 miles

chip in windscreen in zone A

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover slight split

strong advisory front brake pads very low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

chip in windscreen in zone A

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover slight split

strong advisory front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,066 miles

Airbag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 80,060 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,167 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs and pads worn

offside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs and pads worn

offside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,074 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop and wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,074 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop and wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,052 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,052 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,961 miles

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

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 UXC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX03 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

RX03 UXC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RX03 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 UXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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