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WF04 PFY

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,412 mi
Last recorded130,412 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 PFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 130,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 130,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 119,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped/scored.

offside rear brake binding.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 May 2015 119,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs lipped/scored.

offside rear brake binding.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 May 2014 106,190 miles

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

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

catalyst rattling

Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

ecu light on

catalyst rattling

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,774 miles

Front tyres worn

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres worn

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,056 miles

engine oil low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,543 miles

osf & both rear tyres poor.

suspect h/brake cables maybe starting to sieze.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf & both rear tyres poor.

suspect h/brake cables maybe starting to sieze.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,424 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,563 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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WF04 PFY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WF04 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

WF04 PFY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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