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VU54 VPW

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,822 mi
Last recorded113,822 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,814 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,315 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,315 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,980 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

plastic covers fitted to underside front + rear

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,813 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 VPW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VPW, 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

How do I check the history of VU54 VPW?

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What year was VU54 VPW registered?

VU54 VPW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is VU54 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 VPW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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