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RY03 NAU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 NAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,744 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,155 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,155 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,380 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 3 Jul 2016 54,446 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,761 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight lift on both front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,265 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,118 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 NAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

RY03 NAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is RY03 NAU safe to buy?

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