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DX53 YHM

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,465 mi
Last recorded171,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 165,065 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 160,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 160,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 155,205 miles

N/s/f abs loom chaffing on brake hose

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 155,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/f abs loom chaffing on brake hose

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,213 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 152,213 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 146,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 138,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 102,694 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,748 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 29,544 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 YHM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

DX53 YHM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DX53 YHM safe to buy?

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