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AK54 ELO

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,064 mi
Last recorded104,064 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ELO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,078 miles

Parking brake just minimum requirements

Fail 6 Apr 2019 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake just minimum requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,382 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high osf (1.8)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut mounting and osf (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding ns and os unable to check bearings (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,759 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,063 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,849 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,398 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,398 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in very poor condition

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,491 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,491 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK54 ELO is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK54 ELO, 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 AK54 ELO registered?

AK54 ELO is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is AK54 ELO safe to buy?

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