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WG04 TLV

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,983 miles

bonnet damaged but not insecure

offside rear tyre mis-shapen

Fail 4 Jun 2015 140,983 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

bonnet damaged but not insecure

offside rear tyre mis-shapen

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,938 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,938 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 122,785 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 108,910 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 93,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 20 May 2011 93,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 20 May 2010 79,564 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 61,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 24,944 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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WG04 TLV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WG04 TLV, 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 WG04 TLV registered?

WG04 TLV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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