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WF54 HAE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,641 mi
Last recorded157,641 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HAE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 157,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 149,316 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 142,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge showing plits (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge showing splits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,506 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 125,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front reg plate damaged and deteriorated

n/s accident damage

n/s/r tyre 3.mm

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

offside rear brake caliper slightly sticking

Fail 14 Feb 2015 112,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both raer brake discs slightly corroding

front number plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

offside rear brake caliper slightly sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake caliper partly siezed

Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake caliper partly siezed

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,197 miles

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 86,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 73,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,503 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,645 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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WF54 HAE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF54 HAE, 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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WF54 HAE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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