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BG04 FSS

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,927 mi
Last recorded172,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FSS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 172,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise....

Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 165,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 164,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 163,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 159,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 159,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 150,152 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 143,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 143,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 137,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 137,914 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 123,863 miles

rear reg plate faded slightly.

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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BG04 FSS is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG04 FSS, 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 BG04 FSS registered?

BG04 FSS is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is BG04 FSS safe to buy?

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