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DE54 GXP

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,213 mi
Last recorded89,213 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Fail 18 Feb 2026 89,213 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seats & Seat Belts Removed Prior To Test.

Fail 17 Feb 2025 87,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seats & Seat Belts Removed Prior To Test.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,747 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter slightly damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,031 miles

No back seats fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,632 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,449 miles

airbag light on intermitantly

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s bottom arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

airbag light on intermitantly

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s bottom arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,708 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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DE54 GXP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXP, 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 DE54 GXP registered?

DE54 GXP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is DE54 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 GXP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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