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VU54 VRX

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,124 mi
Last recorded150,124 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 150,112 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 131,425 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 131,424 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Downpipe welded support brackets fractured, off system, now damaging flexi section cage. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,189 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from catalytic converter section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,189 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from catalytic converter section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from catalytic converter section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,904 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from catalytic converter section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,887 miles

Centre exhaust pipe support bracket to pipe weld broken away & rattling-pipe still supported.

Nearside Rear direction indicator only showing satisfactory coloured light

Offside Rear direction indicator only showing satisfactory coloured light

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,901 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 VRX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

VU54 VRX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is VU54 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 VRX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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