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YJ04 XTW

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,916 mi
Last recorded199,916 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 XTW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 199,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 195,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 195,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 193,015 miles

Front Crack on windscreen

Front Track rod ends dust covers Deteriorated both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 193,015 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Crack on windscreen

Front Track rod ends dust covers Deteriorated both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 176,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 155,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 155,255 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 139,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 139,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,415 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 77,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 65,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 46,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,617 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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 XTW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTW, 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 YJ04 XTW registered?

YJ04 XTW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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