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YH54 VAO

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,615 mi
Last recorded197,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 197,615 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 184,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 177,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 173,306 miles

Driver's door can be difficult to open

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 173,302 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door can be difficult to open

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 166,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 166,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 153,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very close to limit and worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both tyres at approx 2.5-3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,194 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2015 119,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2014 110,336 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,212 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 95,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 82,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,077 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 53,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,611 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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YH54 VAO is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YH54 VAO, 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 YH54 VAO registered?

YH54 VAO is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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