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BG54 TVK

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

243,400 mi
Last recorded243,400 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 243,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 233,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 221,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 208,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 195,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 190,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 184,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 175,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 175,168 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 163,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 154,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,338 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 128,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,228 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 86,990 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,418 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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BG54 TVK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG54 TVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 TVK registered?

BG54 TVK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is BG54 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 TVK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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