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BH53 ASH

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 ASH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 142,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 142,899 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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BH53 ASH is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BH53 ASH, 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 BH53 ASH registered?

BH53 ASH is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is BH53 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH53 ASH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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