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BC04 GEU

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 142,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,319 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,319 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,166 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,284 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 74,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 68,360 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2008 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,194 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 GEU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEU, 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 GEU registered?

BC04 GEU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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