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FG54 RYB

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,014 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,947 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,634 miles

slight oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on front and rear brake unit

slight play in offside steering rack end

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

corrosion on front and rear brake unit

slight oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack end

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,336 miles

engine management light on

front and rear disks are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front and rear disks are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,743 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,366 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,120 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 RYB is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG54 RYB, 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 FG54 RYB registered?

FG54 RYB is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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