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WF04 NWL

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,436 mi
Last recorded155,436 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 NWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 155,436 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,246 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,797 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting not attached (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,492 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,484 miles

both rear tyres starting too wear uneven

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WF04 NWL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF04 NWL, 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 WF04 NWL registered?

WF04 NWL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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