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DU04 RSV

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 RSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,445 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,361 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

both rear brake discs sligtly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 88,822 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,598 miles

front discs worn

Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,986 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2008 45,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,806 miles

front tyre treads low

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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DU04 RSV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU04 RSV, 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

How do I check the history of DU04 RSV?

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What year was DU04 RSV registered?

DU04 RSV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2004.

Is DU04 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 RSV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU04 RSV have outstanding finance?

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