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BG54 TVZ

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,549 mi
Last recorded185,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 185,549 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise engine management light displayed.

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase effort.

Fail 1 Jun 2019 185,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure movement at pivot. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise engine management light displayed.

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase effort.

Pass 30 May 2018 183,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 174,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 174,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 164,228 miles

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Pass 12 Jun 2015 151,449 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 12 Jun 2014 136,539 miles

grease around passenger c.v gaiter

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,550 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 120,550 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 105,757 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 105,757 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,871 miles

Both rear brake discs BADLY corroded and pitted

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,479 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,836 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 TVZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG54 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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