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CP53 ULG

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,936 mi
Last recorded129,936 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ULG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 129,936 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,877 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

20% brake imbalance across front axle

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,447 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards coveringg some perscribed areas

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards coveringg some perscribed areas

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,302 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 24,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,824 miles

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

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

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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CP53 ULG is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP53 ULG, 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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CP53 ULG is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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