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YJ04 XTZ

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 XTZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on trrad tyre low on tread and perishing on sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2019 124,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low on trrad tyre low on tread and perishing on sidewall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,101 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,158 miles

Rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

slight brake bind on o/s/r

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 88,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,378 miles

N/S/R Tyre is Pershing

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

O/S/R Tyre is Pershing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,378 miles

N/S/R Tyre is Pershing

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

O/S/R Tyre is Pershing

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,941 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,941 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,601 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,601 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,041 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 36,041 miles

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

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

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 XTZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJ04 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

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