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BC04 GDA

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 98,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs starting to corrode and wear. Advise new discs at next pad change.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,471 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,599 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 GDA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GDA, 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 BC04 GDA registered?

BC04 GDA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is BC04 GDA safe to buy?

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