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VK04 ZZC

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 ZZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,268 miles

RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Jul 2014 110,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,935 miles

Nearside rear wheelarch corroding.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 105,934 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Bonnet catch stiff.

Centre silencer holoed and pipe blowing.

Nearside rear wheelarch corroding.

Petrol flap not opening.

Rear discs worn.

Rear pads low.

Rear silencer corroded and bracket broken.

Slight binding offside rear brake.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,363 miles

rear brake disces rusty/ worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake disces rusty/ worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,782 miles

front brake discs worn an pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 79,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,537 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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VK04 ZZC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

VK04 ZZC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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