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FH04 VCU

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,933 mi
Last recorded193,933 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 193,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine mil on pre 2008

hand brake performance on just reached requirments

Pass 17 Jan 2020 191,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 187,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 186,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 174,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 165,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 165,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 145,519 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,823 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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FH04 VCU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FH04 VCU, 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 FH04 VCU registered?

FH04 VCU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is FH04 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 VCU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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