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AO54 GBU

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 138,914 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 134,572 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 126,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 119,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 119,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 116,521 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,017 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,228 miles

Front screen chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,140 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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AO54 GBU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO54 GBU, 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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AO54 GBU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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