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BJ54 BPV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,979 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,397 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 113,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,588 miles

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

O/S/R Brake calliper handbrake efficiency low

O/S/R Tyre punctured

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ54 BPV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ54 BPV, 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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What year was BJ54 BPV registered?

BJ54 BPV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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