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FB04 HKC

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,336 mi
Last recorded108,336 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 HKC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play only slightb play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure outer pad fouling hub/wheel rim (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,099 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,360 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,382 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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FB04 HKC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB04 HKC, 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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What year was FB04 HKC registered?

FB04 HKC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is FB04 HKC safe to buy?

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