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YH54 VAU

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,737 mi
Last recorded115,737 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 115,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 111,650 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,860 miles

front wishbone rear bushes showing slight fatigue

o/s/rear tyre app limits

rear axle bushes showing slight fatigue

slight exhaust blow at rear of cat section

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wishbone rear bushes showing slight fatigue

o/s/rear tyre app limits

rear axle bushes showing slight fatigue

slight exhaust blow at rear of cat section

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 59,168 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre approaching legal limit

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,789 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,787 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 15 Nov 2008 45,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,347 miles

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

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

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 VAU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YH54 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

YH54 VAU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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