MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer door catch sticking
Nearside Outer drive shaft boot worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer door catch sticking
Nearside Outer drive shaft boot worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside front tyre worn on edges
corrosion to front brake discs
engine lamp illuminated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
corrosion to front brake discs
engine lamp illuminated
n/s/f tyre wearing low in tread
smear from wipers
corroson and wear to rear brake discs
engine lamp illuminated
play in n/s rack knuckle
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
corroson and wear to rear brake discs
engine lamp illuminated
play in n/s rack knuckle
slight play in steering rack
smear from wipers
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front indicators faded
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front indicators faded
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
front tyres worn unevenly
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front number plate damaged
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front number plate damaged
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
previous damage and repair to o/s headlamp
wear to front brake discs
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
previous damage and repair to o/s headlamp
wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
handbrake button cover missing
screen wash jets partially blocked
wear in offside steering rack joints
CRACK IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY54 ZJE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 DY54 ZJE, 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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DY54 ZJE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2004.
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