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DA54 AYC

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,051 mi
Last recorded172,051 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 172,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 166,107 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 166,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 161,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 157,002 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 157,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 148,753 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 148,753 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,765 miles

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 142,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front jack point cover missing

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 AYC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA54 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

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