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BP04 TWU

2004 Seat Leon

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,575 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 91,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,848 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 67,582 miles

Central 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,120 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,102 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,105 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 25,853 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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BP04 TWU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP04 TWU, 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 BP04 TWU registered?

BP04 TWU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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