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DX53 YEY

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YEY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 126,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear due to vehicle standing (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 115,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,071 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2012 108,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,816 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 83,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,612 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 58,612 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,250 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 YEY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YEY, 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 DX53 YEY registered?

DX53 YEY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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