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WG53 WHW

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,143 mi
Last recorded122,143 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 122,143 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,122 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,513 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,251 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,861 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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WG53 WHW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG53 WHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG53 WHW registered?

WG53 WHW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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