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CV54 FWJ

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction intermittent (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,156 miles

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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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,889 miles

195/65/15 X 4

2 X FRONT TYRES IE WORN-PODOT

D/SEAT TORN

OSR TYRE

PIN HOLE EXHAUST SYSTEM

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,860 miles

195/65/15 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/13

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,211 miles

195/65/15 X 4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,032 miles

195/65/15 X 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT PADS!!!!! ****************************

REAR BRAKE DISCS!!!*********************************************

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/12

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS *******************************

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,032 miles

195/65/15 X 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT PADS!!!!! ****************************

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS!!!*********************************************

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/12

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS *******************************

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,462 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,100 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)

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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CV54 FWJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV54 FWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV54 FWJ registered?

CV54 FWJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is CV54 FWJ safe to buy?

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