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DG54 HLE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HLE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported joint loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking with age

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age and shoulder wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,800 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,446 miles

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

o/s mirror

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,575 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,906 miles

the exhaust centre support bracket is missing but the system is still supported

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,011 miles

wipers getting smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,813 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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DG54 HLE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG54 HLE, 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 DG54 HLE registered?

DG54 HLE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is DG54 HLE safe to buy?

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