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VU53 EWC

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 159,946 miles

EML is on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 128,858 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,303 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 69,727 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,394 miles

Engine lamp

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

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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VU53 EWC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU53 EWC, 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 VU53 EWC registered?

VU53 EWC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VU53 EWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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