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VU54 VSF

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VSF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 143,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,083 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Fail 16 Nov 2023 133,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip not fully secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 119,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip not fully secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 20 May 2019 107,487 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 107,334 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 99,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2018 99,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,766 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge & nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,155 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2015 74,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm, structure mis-shaped, detiorated and has a nail in tread.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on 2mm, nail in tread & detiorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm, structure mis-shaped, detiorated and has a nail in tread.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on 2mm, nail in tread & detiorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2014 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake wear indicator broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 44,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,384 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,158 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 VSF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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