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EF04 XAP

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,973 mi
Last recorded81,973 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,376 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,329 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,591 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 30,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,151 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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EF04 XAP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF04 XAP, 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 EF04 XAP registered?

EF04 XAP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is EF04 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 XAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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