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YA53 ZST

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZST
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,878 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,336 miles

centre pipe slight blow

o/s ball joint have slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,331 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

centre pipe slight blow

o/s ball joint have slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,466 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 13 Apr 2013 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,606 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,238 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,416 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,191 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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YA53 ZST is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YA53 ZST, 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 YA53 ZST registered?

YA53 ZST is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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