2004 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · RX04 DYS
2004 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 126,817 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX04 DYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 126,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX04 DYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Leon (RX04 DYS) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RX04 DYS Mileage History
- 05/04/2022114,198 mi
- 08/04/2023119,687 mi+5,489 mi
- 11/05/2023119,728 mi+41 mi
- 09/05/2024126,817 mi+7,089 mi
- 09/05/2024126,817 mi
Average of roughly 6,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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