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DA54 AUY

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 123,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 123,435 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 118,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,570 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,212 miles

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP CLICKING

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,197 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on both edge's

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,214 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,210 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,870 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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DA54 AUY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA54 AUY, 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 DA54 AUY registered?

DA54 AUY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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