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AF04 XKE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

266,579 mi
Last recorded266,579 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 266,579 miles

Damage to offside bumper area.

EML on.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 266,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Damage to offside bumper area.

EML on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 257,170 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged taped on

Offside Front headlight slight loose / taped / adjusted to correct position

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 30 Sep 2016 257,169 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged taped on

Offside Front headlight slight loose / taped / adjusted to correct position

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 26 Sep 2015 232,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 20 Sep 2014 207,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 182,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 155,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,332 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 71,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,982 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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AF04 XKE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF04 XKE, 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 AF04 XKE registered?

AF04 XKE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is AF04 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XKE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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