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VU54 ATX

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,824 mi
Last recorded153,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ATX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 153,824 miles

advise n/s/f undertray loose

advise o/s/r tyre approaching 2mm wear indicators recommend replacement near future 225x45x17

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm joint

Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,403 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat belt inspection

both front wishbone arms (rear bushes) becomming worn/splitting

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 144,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat belt inspection

both front wishbone arms (rear bushes) becomming worn/splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 138,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 120,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 120,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,018 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.[castlating]

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,296 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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VU54 ATX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU54 ATX, 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 VU54 ATX registered?

VU54 ATX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 ATX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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