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YC04 KVR

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,860 mi
Last recorded60,860 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 58,728 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,220 miles

front subframe suspension arm and rear beam getting quite rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2023 57,220 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe suspension arm and rear beam getting quite rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front r/b (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,803 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake dust sheilds rusting

Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake dust sheilds rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,961 miles

center exhaust section mounts heavily rusted

front brake dust covers rusted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust section mounts heavily rusted

front brake dust covers rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,501 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,368 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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YC04 KVR is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC04 KVR, 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 YC04 KVR registered?

YC04 KVR is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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