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D8 UDJ

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,478 mi
Last recorded201,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 UDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 201,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 196,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 186,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 174,419 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 167,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 165,327 miles

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 160,890 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

factory fitted sill covers

tinted side and rear windows

Pass 5 May 2017 152,050 miles

Cill; Cover Fitted

Exhaust Mount Broken At Rear

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,008 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,307 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 130,645 miles

one exhaust mounting is broken ,

Fail 1 May 2014 130,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

one exhaust mounting is broken ,

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,566 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 86,320 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,987 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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D8 UDJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D8 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 UDJ registered?

D8 UDJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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