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EA04 TFV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 TFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade is damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low, 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,407 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT PERMENANTLY ILLUMINATED.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,026 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,724 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,780 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 19,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,994 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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EA04 TFV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA04 TFV, 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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EA04 TFV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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