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VN54 VSJ

2004 Seat Leon

Black Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 187,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 187,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 187,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 187,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 187,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 May 2019 187,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 187,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 186,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 180,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 171,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 155,557 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 155,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 148,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 141,542 miles

N/s & o/s front steering arms have slight play .

Pass 18 Dec 2010 135,704 miles

N/S & o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2009 128,484 miles

N/s & o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 122,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,123 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 98,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VN54 VSJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN54 VSJ, 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 VN54 VSJ registered?

VN54 VSJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is VN54 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 VSJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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