MOT Status
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175,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested ns ball joint loose (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion on n/s/f wing
mil light on
surface rust on all discs
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s/f wing
mil light on
surface rust on all discs
Mil light on
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine light is on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.42mm legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine light is on
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine mil light on
rear indicators slightly discoloured
unable to fully check sills plastic covered
EML on
EML on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
discs worn and corroded
front disc corroded and close to failure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front disc corroded and close to failure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs are corroding on both inner most surfaces
plastic outer sill covers fitted
under floor protection is fitted front to rear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs are corroding on both inner most surfaces
plastic outer sill covers fitted
under floor protection is fitted front to rear
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE04 GMY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 DE04 GMY, 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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DE04 GMY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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