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YJ04 XUH

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,887 mi
Last recorded143,887 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 XUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,887 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,207 miles

kat converter in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2012 108,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

kat converter in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,631 miles

N/S & O/S REAR DISC WORN

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 187,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 167,655 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 167,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 134,313 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 134,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv on both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 5 Apr 2008 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv on both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 31 Mar 2007 92,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,539 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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YJ04 XUH 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 YJ04 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

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

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