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VK04 HAU

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,497 mi
Last recorded107,497 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

many different areas of age related corrosion starting to develop

Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,878 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,878 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,682 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight oil residue front of engine

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,175 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,189 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,519 miles

Condensation in offside heeadlight.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,519 miles

Condensation in offside heeadlight.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,509 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,538 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,806 miles

tyres low

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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VK04 HAU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK04 HAU, 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 VK04 HAU registered?

VK04 HAU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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