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WG54 LBV

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 LBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 169,861 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 14 May 2016 169,861 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2014 155,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 155,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,554 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine warning light on

front brake discs pitted inner wall

Fail 4 Jun 2013 133,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

front brake discs pitted inner wall

nearside rear tyre cracked inner wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,178 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

COIL light on

EML light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,820 miles

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

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

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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WG54 LBV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG54 LBV, 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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WG54 LBV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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