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VU03 RZL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 RZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,325 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel flap not opening (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,332 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,314 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,609 miles

Coolant leak

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,557 miles

both rear tyres geting low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,827 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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VU03 RZL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU03 RZL, 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

How do I check the history of VU03 RZL?

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What year was VU03 RZL registered?

VU03 RZL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is VU03 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 RZL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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