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DX04 KGY

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

front brake discs and pads worn

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left track rod end boot split

Fail 20 Mar 2015 147,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

left outer cv boot leaking

right front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2013 119,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boost pipe failed

check engine light on

front tyre treads worn

front tyre treads worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn to limit on edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boost pipe failed

check engine light on

front tyre treads worn

front tyre treads worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn to limit on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

rear brake pads worn

slight steering rack play

Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,548 miles

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

check engine light on

rear brake pads worn

slight steering rack play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,559 miles

left outer cv boot split

Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,559 miles

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

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

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

left front inner sidewall damaged

left outer cv boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,847 miles

left outer cv boot split

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

left outer cv boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,753 miles

left outer cv boot split

Pass 20 May 2008 46,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 29,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 KGY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGY, 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 DX04 KGY registered?

DX04 KGY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is DX04 KGY safe to buy?

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