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FD04 TWM

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,648 mi
Last recorded190,648 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 TWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 190,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2015 190,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2014 173,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2014 173,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2013 158,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise off side rear tyre distorted & out of shape

Fail 22 May 2013 158,525 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise engine managment light onn

advise off side rear tyre distorted & out of shape

Pass 11 May 2012 150,248 miles

both rear tyres distorted & out of shape

engine managment light onn

Fail 11 May 2012 150,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres distorted & out of shape

engine managment light onn

Pass 16 May 2011 142,599 miles

engine management lamp is on

Fail 14 May 2011 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp is on

Fail 11 May 2010 132,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 May 2010 132,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 120,682 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

slight play in steering rack and n/s lower balljoint.

Pass 12 May 2008 112,330 miles

Cracking to variou steering and suspension bushes

Off side rear tyre is wearing unevenly and is low on inner edge/ Near side rear tyre is cracking and is worn on edges/ Near side front tyre is worn to limit and is cracking/ Borderline play in near side front steering rack knuckle/ Cracking to variou

Surface corrosion to exhaust system/ Front brake discs corroded worn and lipped/ Rear discs corroded and worn/ Off side front tyre is worn very low and is cracking

Fail 12 May 2008 112,330 miles

Cracking to variou steering and suspension bushes

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

Off side rear tyre is wearing unevenly and is low on inner edge/ Near side rear tyre is cracking and is worn on edges/ Near side front tyre is worn to limit and is cracking/ Borderline play in near side front steering rack knuckle/ Cracking to variou

Surface corrosion to exhaust system/ Front brake discs corroded worn and lipped/ Rear discs corroded and worn/ Off side front tyre is worn very low and is cracking

Pass 3 May 2007 92,984 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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FD04 TWM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FD04 TWM, 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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FD04 TWM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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