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BJ04 BAU

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,430 mi
Last recorded118,430 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine warning light on

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 107,577 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) front tyres worn von edges o/s front bald inner and outer edges 3) wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,735 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,673 miles

N/f/tyre depth thred down to 2mm. Advice replace tyre in near future.

O/f/front tyre depth thred down to 2mm. Advice replace tyre in near future.

O/s/rear tyre depth thred down to 2mm. Advice replace tyre in near future.

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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BJ04 BAU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ04 BAU, 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 BJ04 BAU registered?

BJ04 BAU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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