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WV53 TXH

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,268 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

Fail 8 Feb 2021 128,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,994 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 120,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 108,742 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track rod slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,058 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,604 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,791 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,785 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,379 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,760 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,087 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,804 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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WV53 TXH is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV53 TXH, 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 WV53 TXH registered?

WV53 TXH is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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