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BG54 TVX

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

227,897 mi
Last recorded227,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 227,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 220,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 216,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight seep at the front exhaust flexible joint

Tow bar socket cap missing

Fail 28 Mar 2022 216,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Slight seep at the front exhaust flexible joint

Tow bar socket cap missing

Pass 11 Mar 2021 210,948 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 210,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 208,597 miles

All the flexible hoses slightly perished/cracked

Front registration plate delaminated

N/s/f fog light lens broken

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 199,980 miles

All the flexible hoses slightly perished/cracked

Inspection light on

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

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 199,980 miles

All the flexible hoses slightly perished/cracked

Inspection light on

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 192,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 192,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 181,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 171,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 157,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s spot light glass cracked.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

oil around inter cooler joints.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 157,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s spot light glass cracked.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

oil around inter cooler joints.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,210 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

plastic engine under tray damaged and low!

play in both the steering rack inner knuclke joints.

slight play in the n/s front lower track control arn rear bush.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,947 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads worn very low! O/s/r brake binding slightly and brake pads worn low!

front spot light lenses broken.

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged not to the cords. Front tyres worn to 5 mm. Rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,901 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,146 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,106 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 TVX 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 77.3%.

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 TVX, 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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BG54 TVX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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