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DA53 VAY

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,348 mi
Last recorded196,348 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 196,348 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 196,413 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 169,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,141 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 159,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 148,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 136,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 124,826 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 115,054 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 105,302 miles

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

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2009 105,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear number plates very slightly discoloured

upper and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2008 95,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear number plates very slightly discoloured

upper and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,418 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 61,418 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front vertical wishbone bush starting to pull out.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,730 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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DA53 VAY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black 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 DA53 VAY, 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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DA53 VAY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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