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E13 JEK

2004 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 JEK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 125,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2025 120,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 118,125 miles

corrosion showing to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2023 106,433 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rust in vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,894 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exchaust leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and outer sill end excessive corrosion but not significantly reduced structural strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to chassis support excessively corroded but not significantly reduced structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill end excessive corrosion but not significantly reduced structural strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Excessive corrosion but not significantly reduced structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring front eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to chassis support excessively corroded but not significantly reduced structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 95,930 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken in half (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,588 miles

Excessive corroded off side rear bumper support bracket - bumper slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,588 miles

Emissions not tested Due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken in half (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted/insecure (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Excessive corroded off side rear bumper support bracket - bumper slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding Noticed during vehicle jacked up (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Engine management lamp on permanently

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,205 miles

Corrosion to underside of body and chassis

Near side front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wiper blades rubbers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,205 miles

Corrosion to underside of body and chassis

Near side front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Wiper blades rubbers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,488 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 13,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E13 JEK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 E13 JEK, 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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E13 JEK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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