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AP53 LVJ

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,656 mi
Last recorded174,656 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 174,656 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front fog lamp lens is broken.

N/s headlamp top brackets are broken, but lamp is secure.

Rear brake pad anti rattle springs are not located correctly.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.

There is a small split in the n/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 174,621 miles

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

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

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear brake caliper is stuck in the on position.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front fog lamp lens is broken.

N/s headlamp top brackets are broken, but lamp is secure.

Rear brake pad anti rattle springs are not located correctly.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.

There is a small split in the n/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,681 miles

o/s rear tyre uneven wear to outer edge, n/s track rod end boot slight split, front brake bined, n/s number plate light dim, head lamp lenses deteriorated and poor images

steering play in drumsticks, rear exhasut braket broken, n/s outer c.v.boot slight split, rear suspension components corroded, rear brake pads springs incorrectly located,

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,891 miles

bonnet catch broken, rear brakes imbalanced, wipers streaking and torn, steering free play, play in drumsticks, front end damaged, multi guards fitted,

rear axle corroded, exhaust mount broken, suspension components corroded, rear flexy ferrules and brake pipes corroded,

rear brakes deteriorated and o/s disc overheated, front brake disc worn, o/s front tyre uneven wrear, n/s front side light dim

Fail 28 Mar 2017 157,891 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet catch broken, rear brakes imbalanced, wipers streaking and torn, steering free play, play in drumsticks, front end damaged, multi guards fitted,

rear axle corroded, exhaust mount broken, suspension components corroded, rear flexy ferrules and brake pipes corroded,

rear brakes deteriorated and o/s disc overheated, front brake disc worn, o/s front tyre uneven wrear, n/s front side light dim

Pass 2 Feb 2016 146,302 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 2 Feb 2016 146,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 12 Jan 2015 134,858 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 134,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,711 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 11,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 102,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,915 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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AP53 LVJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP53 LVJ, 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 AP53 LVJ registered?

AP53 LVJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is AP53 LVJ safe to buy?

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