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AO54 ZVU

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,864 mi
Last recorded169,864 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 169,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 159,458 miles

Bulge in handbrake cable outer casings, unable to determin condition of inner cable

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertrays adrift

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 149,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp top mounting broken but still secure

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken up

Pass 19 Nov 2012 149,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp top mounting broken but still secure

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken up

Pass 23 Nov 2011 141,586 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Slight free play in drivers side track rod arm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 136,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,966 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 91,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 68,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,911 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO54 ZVU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVU, 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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What year was AO54 ZVU registered?

AO54 ZVU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2004.

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