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YB04 VDX

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 VDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 163,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 153,024 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 148,451 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 142,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,293 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 130,293 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 121,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 106,225 miles

advise near side front tyre worn to inner upper raised tread

advise off side front tyre worn close to inner upper raised tread

advise rear tyres on 2mm

advise slight corrosion to insides of front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2009 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side front tyre worn to inner upper raised tread

advise off side front tyre worn close to inner upper raised tread

advise rear tyres on 2mm

advise slight corrosion to insides of front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,832 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VDX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

YB04 VDX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is YB04 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 VDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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