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DX53 YCL

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,895 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,836 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,664 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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DX53 YCL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DX53 YCL, 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 DX53 YCL?

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What year was DX53 YCL registered?

DX53 YCL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is DX53 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 YCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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