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AV04 FMA

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

256,240 mi
Last recorded256,240 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FMA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 256,240 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 255,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from fuel pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 228,208 miles

Central exhaust clamp sleeve broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 228,185 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp sleeve broken

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 210,182 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 209,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 191,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2015 177,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 177,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 153,725 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear inner and outer brake pads are deteroirated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,192 miles

front number plate deteriating

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 122,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,094 miles

screen chipped ;front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

screen chipped ;front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,044 miles

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

rear exhaust mount is modified

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,428 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 48,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,610 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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AV04 FMA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV04 FMA, 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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AV04 FMA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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