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DY54 UYE

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,808 mi
Last recorded198,808 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 UYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 198,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 187,416 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 179,522 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 167,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 155,135 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 150,786 miles

Front tyres side-walls cracking

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 150,786 miles

Front tyres side-walls cracking

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,825 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 142,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 128,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 113,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,267 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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DY54 UYE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY54 UYE, 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 DY54 UYE registered?

DY54 UYE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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