2004 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · OU04 VBF
2004 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 160,030 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU04 VBF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 160,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU04 VBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Leon (OU04 VBF) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OU04 VBF Mileage History
- 26/07/2022139,243 mi
- 30/07/2022139,277 mi+34 mi
- 18/08/2023160,030 mi+20,753 mi
Average of roughly 19,566 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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