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BG04 GXF

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,954 mi
Last recorded106,954 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to get worn

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 106,954 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to get worn

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,849 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush getting worn

offside rear tyre getting worn

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower arm rear bush getting worn

offside rear tyre getting worn

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,081 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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BG04 GXF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

BG04 GXF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BG04 GXF safe to buy?

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