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YB04 VDG

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,365 mi
Last recorded184,365 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 VDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 184,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind

Oil leak various ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 184,297 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind

Oil leak various ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 162,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 142,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management light on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 138,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,544 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 98,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine Management Light On

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,076 miles

both front tyres worn low

Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low

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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YB04 VDG is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB04 VDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB04 VDG registered?

YB04 VDG is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is YB04 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 VDG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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