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WU53 HME

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 HME
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,540 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,334 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from hanging down on interior mirror (in drivers view of the road)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,662 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from hanging down on interior mirror (in drivers view of the road)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,095 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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WU53 HME is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU53 HME, 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 WU53 HME registered?

WU53 HME is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is WU53 HME safe to buy?

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