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DY54 UYG

2004 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 UYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 101,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 94,131 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 94,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 91,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,322 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,935 miles

rear brake application uneven rear brake pads excessively worn (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,804 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 38,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,075 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 UYG is a 2004 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

DY54 UYG is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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