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AU54 EVD

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 EVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake efficiency only just met it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,393 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 65,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,468 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequetly supported

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,771 miles

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

exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequetly supported

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,921 miles

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in n/s front suspension leg top mount

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,068 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

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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AU54 EVD is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU54 EVD, 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 AU54 EVD registered?

AU54 EVD is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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