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DY04 FDV

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,951 miles

coil springs corroded but complete

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,339 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted time of test

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

Fail 7 Aug 2016 95,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted time of test

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s n/s (2.4.F.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s n/s (2.4.F.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust support corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust support corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,579 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2010 39,229 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 39,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,936 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,907 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 29,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,505 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 FDV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

DY04 FDV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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