CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG53 ZFE

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,452 miles

slight wear on shoulders of tyres

unable to fully see brakes recomend inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,072 miles

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

Uneven wear on offside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on the inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroded also corroded and mountings broken and have been repaired

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,469 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on the inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroded also corroded and mountings broken and have been repaired

Pass 23 Dec 2011 75,712 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition pads low

rear tyres stepped on tread

Fail 20 Dec 2011 75,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition pads low

rear tyres stepped on tread

Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,572 miles

Evidence of wear & corrosion on all brake disc's

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 68,572 miles

Evidence of wear & corrosion on all brake disc's

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 61,602 miles

Evidence of edge corrosion on front & rear brake disc's

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,064 miles

Evidence of wear & corrosion on front & rear brake disc's

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,777 miles

front and rear n/s & o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2006 32,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear n/s & o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG53 ZFE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 WG53 ZFE, 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

How do I check the history of WG53 ZFE?

You can check the full history of WG53 ZFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG53 ZFE registered?

WG53 ZFE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is WG53 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 ZFE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG53 ZFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG53 ZFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.