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DA04 WBM

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 WBM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 181,197 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside wing has tape on wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn close to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Aug 2017 167,964 miles

boost pipe at intercooler insecure and leaking

front suspension corroded

left cv boot split around shaft

left wing corroded

lower covers fitted

rear suspension corroded

right track rod end boot split

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 167,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boost pipe at intercooler insecure and leaking

front suspension corroded

left cv boot split around shaft

left wing corroded

lower covers fitted

rear suspension corroded

right track rod end boot split

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,445 miles

All boost pipe joints slight leak

Chip in windscreen

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust repaired

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

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

Front headlamp lens condition

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 155,445 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to test due to snapped exhaust pipe (7.4.B.1)

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

All boost pipe joints slight leak

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Front headlamp lens condition

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 143,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light ON

exhaust corroded

left door mirror damaged

left outer cv boot split

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2015 143,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light ON

exhaust corroded

left door mirror damaged

left outer cv boot split

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear brake disc corroded

subframe corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2014 129,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

right rear brake disc corroded

subframe corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slight distortion

front/rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

check engine light on

front brake discs slight distortion

front/rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 107,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

front subframe corroded

left door mirror damaged

right rear brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,770 miles

airbag light on

front subframe corroded

left door mirror damaged

right rear brake binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,659 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,094 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake caliper anti rattle spring clip missing. caliper not insecure but recommend attention A.S.A.P

nearside mirror damaged

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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DA04 WBM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA04 WBM, 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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DA04 WBM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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