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CT04 BST

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 BST
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,983 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 125,983 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at union to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,080 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,075 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,578 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp dip switch insecure

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush slightly de-bonding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,397 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,397 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,378 miles

Exhaust bracket broken,exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,332 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust bracket broken,exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,462 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,480 miles

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

exhaust has broken bracket but still adequatly supported

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,627 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,772 miles

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

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre on inner edge

front brake imbalance

front pads about 70% worn

play in both front shocker tops

rear tyres cracking

small cut in n/s/r tyre

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,316 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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CT04 BST is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CT04 BST, 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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CT04 BST is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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