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AD53 BYO

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,063 mi
Last recorded115,063 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,030 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,573 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,573 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

front brakes worn

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot has a clip missing

Nearside front wiper split but still clears the windscreen effectively

Rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,673 miles

slight free play in steering column,steering column coverd with trim so unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

slight free play in steering column,steering column coverd with trim so unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheels slightly binding.

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades smear

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,210 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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AD53 BYO is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 AD53 BYO, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD53 BYO registered?

AD53 BYO is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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