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FH53 FVP

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,457 mi
Last recorded69,457 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,869 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,869 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,925 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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FH53 FVP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FH53 FVP, 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 FH53 FVP?

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What year was FH53 FVP registered?

FH53 FVP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FH53 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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