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YB53 PVF

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,024 mi
Last recorded132,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 PVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 126,080 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 126,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2020 116,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 99,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 91,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 91,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 89,010 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 89,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting broke

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 35,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,021 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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YB53 PVF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB53 PVF, 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 YB53 PVF registered?

YB53 PVF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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