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WD53 EVR

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,403 mi
Last recorded160,403 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 EVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 160,403 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 151,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,102 miles

advise bonnet corroded

advise headlamp pattern poor n/s

advise play in n/s steering tie rod

advise slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 4 May 2013 134,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 122,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag lighgt on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag lighgt on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 108,321 miles

corrosion to bonnet

Fail 22 Jan 2011 108,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to bonnet

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,927 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,887 miles

O/S/F fog lamp cracked.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F fog lamp cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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WD53 EVR is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD53 EVR, 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 WD53 EVR registered?

WD53 EVR is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is WD53 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 EVR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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