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YJ04 SYK

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 SYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,847 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 100,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre mounting missing/broken away

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,589 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing/broken away

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting missing/broken away

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YJ04 SYK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ04 SYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ04 SYK registered?

YJ04 SYK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YJ04 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 SYK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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