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RY03 KWJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,303 mi
Last recorded208,303 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 208,303 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 208,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 199,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 174,987 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 174,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 152,514 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 152,504 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 121,077 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,642 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 81,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 54,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,968 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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RY03 KWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 KWJ, 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 RY03 KWJ registered?

RY03 KWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is RY03 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 KWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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