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FH04 SVS

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,570 mi
Last recorded139,570 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SVS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 139,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 139,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,927 miles

both front wheel bearings worn advise replacments

gearbox leaking oil (slight noise from bearings) further investigation needed

n/s/r seat belt catch broken (opperation not affected)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,756 miles

n/s/f wheel bearings slightly worn/noisey advise replacment

Fail 27 Sep 2010 93,170 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wipers split at ends

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,170 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wipers split at ends

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,151 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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FH04 SVS is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 FH04 SVS, 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

How do I check the history of FH04 SVS?

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What year was FH04 SVS registered?

FH04 SVS is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is FH04 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 SVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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