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DY04 JWE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,772 mi
Last recorded121,772 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 JWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKON

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,996 miles

complete exhaust corroded

epc & eng management light on

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

complete exhaust corroded

epc & eng management light on

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,185 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,581 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,581 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc's in poor condition

Both front wipers in poor condition

Front and centre exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,767 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,767 miles

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,769 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing and has outer sidewall damage

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,734 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Complete exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing and has outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,863 miles

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

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

slight blow front & centre join to cat

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 6,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,218 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 JWE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JWE, 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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DY04 JWE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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