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FA53 FNE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 FNE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,363 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 33,093 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,511 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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FA53 FNE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA53 FNE, 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

How do I check the history of FA53 FNE?

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What year was FA53 FNE registered?

FA53 FNE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FA53 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 FNE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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