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AV04 FMJ

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FMJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,353 miles

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,058 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 95,058 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,580 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 83,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,149 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,317 miles

various metal brake pipes corodded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 47,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,995 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 FMJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMJ, 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 AV04 FMJ registered?

AV04 FMJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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