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AU04 ATK

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ATK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 115,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 100,421 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs reclipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 100,421 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs reclipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nae water (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 96,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken/missing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,892 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

nearside front tyre 2.7mm + wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 67,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2.7mm + wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,668 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust back box corroded & has a mounting point missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,668 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust back box corroded & has a mounting point missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,707 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

exhaust rearbox corroded+mounting missing

n/s/rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 55,926 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2011 55,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,618 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 13 Feb 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,766 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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AU04 ATK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU04 ATK, 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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AU04 ATK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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