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WU04 XBA

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,555 mi
Last recorded184,555 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 184,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer grease around cv boot

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip stick housing broken

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 184,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer grease around cv boot

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip stick housing broken

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 172,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 160,638 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 160,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 147,020 miles

EML Light ON

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 147,020 miles

EML Light ON

Pass 20 Feb 2012 133,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 127,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 118,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 108,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,580 miles

vehicle has only just passed parking brake efficiency

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 77,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WU04 XBA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WU04 XBA, 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 WU04 XBA registered?

WU04 XBA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 XBA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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