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FG04 RMU

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,289 mi
Last recorded139,289 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 RMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 139,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,349 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,589 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FG04 RMU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG04 RMU, 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 FG04 RMU registered?

FG04 RMU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is FG04 RMU safe to buy?

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