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BK54 LJV

2004 Seat Leon FR TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon FR TDI
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,965 miles

slight play at ns and os inner trod ends/arms<front>

Fail 19 Oct 2012 127,965 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

slight play at ns and os inner trod ends/arms<front>

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,788 miles

Did smoke test twice to pass

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,788 miles

Did smoke test twice to pass

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 104,224 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)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,873 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,873 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,743 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon FR TDI?

Based on 3,672 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
8,646
Miles/Year
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3
Headlamp aim too high 3
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 2
brake binding 2
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BK54 LJV is a 2004 Seat Leon FR TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon FR TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK54 LJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BK54 LJV registered?

BK54 LJV is a 2004 Seat Leon FR TDI, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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