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BC04 GCY

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,698 mi
Last recorded119,698 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 119,698 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 105,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust rear box has mounting broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,931 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear of vehicle unable to check rear adult seat belts correctly

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,931 miles

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

2x child seats fitted to rear of vehicle unable to check rear adult seat belts correctly

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside wheel arch/auxhilary belt cover loose catching belt

rear exhaust hanger repaired with jubilee clip

vehicle undertray missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,158 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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BC04 GCY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BC04 GCY, 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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BC04 GCY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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