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DY04 AHV

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 AHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 109,017 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front section blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 104,489 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2016 102,324 miles

exhaust deteriorated and minor leak

o/s n/s front tyres near limit

Fail 3 May 2016 102,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorated and minor leak

o/s n/s front tyres near limit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,018 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 89,246 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 73,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 68,297 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 68,297 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,643 miles

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

O/S/R Parking brake very weak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 53,932 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 53,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 45,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 45,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 May 2007 33,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 33,814 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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DY04 AHV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY04 AHV, 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 DY04 AHV registered?

DY04 AHV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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