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DE54 GWZ

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

216,014 mi
Last recorded216,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 216,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 205,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 195,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 179,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 154,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,138 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,614 miles

3 child seats fitted

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

coil spring corroded all four front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted and covers fitted to sills obscuringcomponents

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

sports springs fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt snapped off on gearbox mounting

sill covers fitted

sports springs fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,705 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)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt snapped off on gearbox mounting

sill covers fitted

sports springs fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2014 104,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

grease deposits around both outer cv boots but no signes of splitting and fully secured

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,100 miles

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

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,169 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

off side rear tyre inner wall has slits ... no ply or cords showing

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

sill covers not allow full inspection ?

wipers not tested no washers ?

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,375 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,846 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,571 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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DE54 GWZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE54 GWZ, 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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DE54 GWZ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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