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DG54 RFZ

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,308 miles

both front REAR wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front REAR wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,923 miles

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

e m light on

Fail 1 Oct 2016 114,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

e m light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,340 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 105,669 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,842 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 61,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,834 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RFZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DG54 RFZ, 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 DG54 RFZ registered?

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

Is DG54 RFZ safe to buy?

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