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WD04 XLN

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

151,980 mi
Last recorded151,980 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 XLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 151,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 149,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 145,697 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 145,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,100 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 120,190 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,189 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,675 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,856 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,359 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,783 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rattles at centre mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,430 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2011 52,430 miles

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

high level brake light not working

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,919 miles

hi level brake light poor

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,352 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,138 miles

one of the rear exhaust mounting broken

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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WD04 XLN is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WD04 XLN, 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 WD04 XLN registered?

WD04 XLN is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is WD04 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD04 XLN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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