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DG54 YCY

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,194 mi
Last recorded128,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 YCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 128,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,830 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,070 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,625 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,089 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION INCORRECT BURNING REAR BUMPER

HAD TO TOP UP OIL TO CARRY OUT SMOKE TEST

Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,427 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 YCY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

DG54 YCY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is DG54 YCY safe to buy?

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