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DY04 FDM

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,830 miles

axle beam bushes worn

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,830 miles

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

axle beam bushes worn

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,947 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes pulling out

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,110 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,808 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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DY04 FDM 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 86.7%.

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 DY04 FDM, 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 DY04 FDM registered?

DY04 FDM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is DY04 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 FDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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