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BP53 SSV

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,189 mi
Last recorded163,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 155,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,236 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 149,082 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector is excessively tinted so no reflection visable (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector is excessively tinted so no reflection visable (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 144,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 142,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 133,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,858 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

play movement in o/s/f steering rack

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,858 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f track rod end boot split

play movement in o/s/f steering rack

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 59,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,071 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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BP53 SSV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP53 SSV, 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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BP53 SSV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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