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BG04 NBJ

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 64,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,521 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 44,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing is verry noisey but no play or roughness

Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing is verry noisey but no play or roughness

Fail 7 Jun 2007 22,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front wipers are worn just clearing windscreen enough

n/s centre brake pipe not clipped into retainer but pipe is not insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front wipers are worn just clearing windscreen enough

n/s centre brake pipe not clipped into retainer but pipe is not insecure

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 NBJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BG04 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

BG04 NBJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is BG04 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 NBJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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