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VU54 VRL

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VRL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 117,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2018 117,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 13 May 2016 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 May 2015 91,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,762 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,405 miles

wiper blades worn + smearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 45,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,102 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 VRL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRL, 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.

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VU54 VRL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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