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YC04 KWF

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 196,991 miles

all prescribed ares slightly corroded wheel arches slightly corroded

both top mounts has slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 182,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 182,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box repair (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 166,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 166,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 160,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 146,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,280 miles

Oil leak

engine mangment light on in dash

Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front tyre worn from edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 89,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,390 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,815 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 KWF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

YC04 KWF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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