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DG04 SZW

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,074 mi
Last recorded151,074 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 SZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 151,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 142,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 140,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 140,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,283 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside wall

o/s/r tyre splitting on sidewall not showing cords

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 10 Jun 2019 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outside wall

o/s/r tyre splitting on sidewall not showing cords

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 7 Jun 2018 133,118 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 7 Jun 2018 133,118 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 May 2017 131,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 131,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,499 miles

n/s/r brake pad low

slight play n/s/f rackend

Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,351 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,108 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play n/s steering rackend

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,852 miles

cuts to inner and outer side wall

Fail 7 Aug 2009 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

cuts to inner and outer side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,976 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DG04 SZW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG04 SZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 SZW registered?

DG04 SZW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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