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ET53 EEY

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,030 mi
Last recorded117,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EEY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,165 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 103,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,706 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,116 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,562 miles

exhaust mounting broken

rear tyres slight displacement inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tear in inner sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,932 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut to inner sidewall on n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,944 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,481 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 21,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ET53 EEY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET53 EEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 EEY registered?

ET53 EEY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is ET53 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 EEY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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