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WJ54 VLH

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,724 mi
Last recorded105,724 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VLH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2024 105,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight leak/noise from exhaust but emissions passed ok

Fail 5 Aug 2022 96,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,433 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 92,430 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,114 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,108 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,053 miles

Offside Front tyre old (week 18 - 2004)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 71,016 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre old (week 18 - 2004)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,998 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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WJ54 VLH is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ54 VLH, 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 WJ54 VLH registered?

WJ54 VLH is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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