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WD53 EWA

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 EWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter has grease on but not allowing ingress of water or dirt

Fail 4 Sep 2020 118,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter has grease on but not allowing ingress of water or dirt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,772 miles

Exhaust System Corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,197 miles

Exhaust System Corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,221 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,221 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,923 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 93,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,447 miles

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

corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,343 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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WD53 EWA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WD53 EWA, 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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WD53 EWA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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