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VU04 LHL

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,779 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,404 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 40,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,257 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,395 miles

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 12,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracking/perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VU04 LHL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU04 LHL, 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 VU04 LHL registered?

VU04 LHL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 LHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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