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BP04 TXL

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 171,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 168,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,785 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 166,785 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 159,154 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 159,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,601 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 149,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 145,690 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 145,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,168 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 136,167 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine malfunction indicates a fault

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 129,613 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,743 miles

Engine smokey

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,932 miles

Fuel filter pipe fouling filter/bracket

O/S front shock gaitor twisted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,327 miles

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

O/S front tyre has bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,081 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 TXL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

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

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