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AV04 FNK

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FNK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 139,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 139,772 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter tied to handbrake cable (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,784 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,784 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,558 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 119,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

50% offside washer jet inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,486 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 5 Feb 2011 100,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,153 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 81,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 25 Apr 2008 66,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,502 miles

Front wipers do not clear very well

N/S/F Wheel rim damaged

O/S/R Tyre tread low (2-3mm)

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wipers do not clear very well

N/S/F Wheel rim damaged

O/S/R Tyre tread low (2-3mm)

Rear number plate delaminating

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 FNK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

AV04 FNK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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