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FG54 NEU

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 NEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 71,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,121 miles

exhaust deterated

fuel filter corroded

offside rear spring seating ? + top rubber worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust deterated

fuel filter corroded

offside rear spring seating ? + top rubber worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,947 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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FG54 NEU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG54 NEU, 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 FG54 NEU registered?

FG54 NEU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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