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AJ04 AYK

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 AYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 136,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing extensively damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet has rust hole at front but away from securing latch

Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,493 miles

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

accident damage to nearside

nearside track rod end boot perished and cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2017 121,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

accident damage to nearside

nearside track rod end boot perished and cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,125 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/F WING IS DAMAGED

N/S/R DOOR IS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,878 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,744 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate is damaged

wet test

Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

front number plate is damaged

wet test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,452 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Rear screen wiper poor

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,452 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear screen wiper poor

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,339 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

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

Offside reflector in headlamp slightly loose on fixings( slight light shake)

Offside wiper just clears screen

Rear discs in poor condition though brake performance ok

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,573 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,566 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,757 miles

Discs Slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,913 miles

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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AJ04 AYK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ04 AYK, 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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AJ04 AYK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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