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DF04 WRE

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,927 mi
Last recorded139,927 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WRE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 139,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,863 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 120,460 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 120,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 99,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,805 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

engine management light is on.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

engine management light is on.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 59,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,839 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WRE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WRE, 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 DF04 WRE registered?

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

Is DF04 WRE safe to buy?

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