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DX04 KBF

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,198 mi
Last recorded137,198 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 137,198 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 137,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 133,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres 3mm and worn on outer edges

slight smearing front wipers

Fail 26 Oct 2011 110,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres 3mm and worn on outer edges

rear discs heavily lipped and corroded

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,030 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,598 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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DX04 KBF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX04 KBF, 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 DX04 KBF registered?

DX04 KBF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is DX04 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 KBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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