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DY54 ZHX

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ZHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,380 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,380 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 131,146 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 123,551 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 118,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,657 miles

n/s/f tyre

o/s/f steering rack inner arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,483 miles

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)

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2016 110,483 miles

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)

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,597 miles

rear exhaust bracket infront of silencer box broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,549 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades worn but still clear ok

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades worn but still clear ok

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,691 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 ZHX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY54 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

DY54 ZHX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is DY54 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 ZHX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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