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RX03 YFH

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,244 mi
Last recorded138,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,244 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 138,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 120,326 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 120,316 miles

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

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, not long before ply or cords will be showing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,140 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,865 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Aug 2006 18,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,005 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 YFH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

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

Is RX03 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YFH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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