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AU53 LBJ

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,016 miles

1 x exhaust centre mounting split

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve getting weak (7.1.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve rusted and slight blow (7.1.2)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,991 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,964 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

rear brake discs starting to corrode

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,131 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,787 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,447 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,508 miles

exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,734 miles

front discs worn

front tyres wearing low

n/s rear shock leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,746 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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AU53 LBJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU53 LBJ, 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 AU53 LBJ registered?

AU53 LBJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is AU53 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 LBJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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