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RY03 MLL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,491 mi
Last recorded158,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MLL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 158,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 127,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

center caps fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

center caps fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2013 104,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 93,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,787 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,752 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 50,752 miles

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

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 MLL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY03 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

RY03 MLL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is RY03 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 MLL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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