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DC04 KJA

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,291 mi
Last recorded187,291 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 KJA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 187,291 miles

Both side seals corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 181,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 179,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 156,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 141,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,627 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 107,204 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,370 miles

Screen wash part blocked

Fail 21 Jun 2017 93,358 miles

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

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

Screen wash part blocked

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,004 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,244 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front jacking point cover insecure.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,244 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front jacking point cover insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2007 20,665 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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DC04 KJA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DC04 KJA, 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 DC04 KJA registered?

DC04 KJA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DC04 KJA safe to buy?

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