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FC04 NGF

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pad warning light is staying on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pad warning light is staying on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 71,253 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

no CAT fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2012 71,426 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

n/s/f fog light not working

no CAT fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,797 miles

advise both front discs inner surface corroded and pitted

advise exhaust centre carrier corroded through but not insecure

advise extensive damage to sill area both sides

advise rear discs inner surface corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,783 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both front discs inner surface corroded and pitted

advise exhaust centre carrier corroded through but not insecure

advise extensive damage to sill area both sides

advise rear discs inner surface corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,379 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size wheels on front to rear

pad wear light on

Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size wheels on front to rear

pad wear light on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,438 miles

suspension has been modified

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,628 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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FC04 NGF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC04 NGF, 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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FC04 NGF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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