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BN04 MSU

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 MSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Fail 23 Jul 2020 139,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,166 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 129,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,708 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,607 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,590 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 92,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,848 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,638 miles

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

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

n/s front pads to disc uneven

o/s rear pads not set right

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,553 miles

O/side rear brake has slight binding.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,395 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,417 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,916 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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BN04 MSU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN04 MSU, 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 BN04 MSU registered?

BN04 MSU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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