MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
offside rear brake discs burnt?, and slightly scored
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake discs burnt?, and slightly scored
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine misfire
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine misfire
nearside front brake dragging?
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre sidewall aged and cracking
suspect engine misfire?
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WU53 BYJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 WU53 BYJ, 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 WU53 BYJ registered?
WU53 BYJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is WU53 BYJ safe to buy?
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