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CV04 VNC

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,260 mi
Last recorded227,260 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 227,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 204,283 miles

MIL warning lamp on

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

Nearside vehicle damaged

Offside Front strg rack gaiter twisted and damaged

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

undertray damaged and loose

Fail 4 Mar 2019 204,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

MIL warning lamp on

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

Nearside vehicle damaged

Offside Front strg rack gaiter twisted and damaged

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

undertray damaged and loose

Pass 7 Mar 2018 175,484 miles

n/s impact damage

Fail 7 Mar 2018 175,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s impact damage

Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,821 miles

EML Light

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

diesel glow light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 163,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

EML Light

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

diesel glow light on

Pass 27 May 2016 145,882 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on dash board

Pass 13 Jun 2015 132,222 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,120 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 109,116 miles

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

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

sun visor fitted to front screen

stone chips to front screen

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

both front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorated

cut in nearside rear inner side wall

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 102,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 May 2010 86,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ecu light on

Pass 7 May 2009 72,515 miles

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

eml light on

pin hole in n/s outter cv boot

Pass 13 May 2008 52,385 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 52,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,212 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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CV04 VNC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV04 VNC, 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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CV04 VNC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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