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AU54 XOV

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 99,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Show plates fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,175 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,198 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 50,198 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,116 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads worn down close to minimum thickness

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,290 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,045 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,992 miles

Front tyres worn onto legal limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

rear box mount missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,734 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear (unable to check seatbelt fully)

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 XOV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

AU54 XOV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AU54 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 XOV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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