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WA53 PZC

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,231 mi
Last recorded165,231 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 165,231 miles

Oil leak around sump plug

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Small cracking in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2016 165,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working Stop and side light bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside washer jet not working (8.2.3)

Oil leak around sump plug

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Small cracking in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 151,691 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 151,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 135,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,054 miles

advise osf and both rear tyres low in tread.

front No plate insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,764 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condensation to offside headlight lens and nearside rear light lens

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 5 Jan 2011 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

condensation to offside headlight lens and nearside rear light lens

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 104,261 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO EXCESS ADVISE CHANGE

Pass 3 Jan 2009 100,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,646 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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WA53 PZC 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 62.5%.

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 WA53 PZC, 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 WA53 PZC registered?

WA53 PZC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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