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WM53 HRJ

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 173,685 miles

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

front tyres low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 164,265 miles

Both rear coilsprings are corroded

Both rear tyres are featherd on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 164,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear coilsprings are corroded

Both rear tyres are featherd on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 149,578 miles

Alternator belt is perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 149,578 miles

Alternator belt is perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 133,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 133,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,538 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 100,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,159 miles

Plasic cover under engine loose.

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

Windscreen has damage to lower part of screen.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 54,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,981 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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WM53 HRJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM53 HRJ, 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 WM53 HRJ registered?

WM53 HRJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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