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WA04 DYW

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,115 mi
Last recorded156,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 DYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 156,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger has slight damage and exhaust hanging low

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 18 Jan 2017 155,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and has slight play (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexible hose outer casing damaged to inner core (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad below limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger has slight damage and exhaust hanging low

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,725 miles

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

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

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

eml on

nearside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 124,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

nearside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 99,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,819 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,819 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,048 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

engine management light on

n/s/r brake pads on legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,048 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

engine management light on

n/s/r brake pads on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,475 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 59,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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WA04 DYW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WA04 DYW, 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 WA04 DYW registered?

WA04 DYW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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