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EO04 KBY

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,959 mi
Last recorded130,959 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 KBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 130,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 129,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 126,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 126,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 124,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 124,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 120,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,419 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,271 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,739 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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EO04 KBY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EO04 KBY, 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 EO04 KBY registered?

EO04 KBY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EO04 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 KBY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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