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DF04 WPZ

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,286 mi
Last recorded128,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,286 miles

Covers preventing full inspection of sills.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread left.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Covers preventing full inspection of sills.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread left.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 121,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 118,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 118,725 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

oil leak at engine

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,853 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

oil leak at engine

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,644 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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DF04 WPZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF04 WPZ, 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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DF04 WPZ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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