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YP04 XSU

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 146,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 141,294 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 126,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 121,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,322 miles

both front outer cv joint boots perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,763 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,215 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,969 miles

side and rear windows excessively tinted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,382 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

SLIGHT CORROSION AND LIPPING TO FRONT AND REAR DISCS

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

N/S/F TYRE JUST LEGAL 1.6MM AND WORN ON EDGE

O/S/F TYRE 2MM, BALD ON EDGE & NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,403 miles

engine covers fitted

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

under trays fitted

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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YP04 XSU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YP04 XSU, 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 YP04 XSU registered?

YP04 XSU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YP04 XSU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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