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CT04 FNL

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 134,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective upper fixing slightly insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 130,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective upper fixing slightly insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 120,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 120,556 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 112,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear silencer corroded and one mount insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear silencer corroded and one mount insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,150 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,172 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

advise : under body surface corrsion

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 15 Oct 2016 101,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear brake calipers slightly sticking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,119 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,115 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs warn and pads appear low

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake discs very warn and corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,417 miles

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

advise engine management light on

advise front brake discs corroding and wearing

advise handbrake high on travel

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,417 miles

advise engine management light on

advise front brake discs corroding and wearing

advise handbrake high on travel

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,201 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,795 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 FNL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CT04 FNL, 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 FNL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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