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VN04 NZE

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,846 mi
Last recorded161,846 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 NZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 161,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 147,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 142,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 132,622 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,811 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,275 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,220 miles

Front anti roll bar retaining collar cracked.

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still secure.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,977 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,015 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 66,900 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,118 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,209 miles

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

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

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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VN04 NZE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN04 NZE, 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 VN04 NZE registered?

VN04 NZE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for VN04 NZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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