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YP54 WYL

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 WYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 124,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 124,051 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Fail 13 Nov 2018 119,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,058 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,789 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,786 miles

Front Steering rack insecure both steering rack joints (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust brackit broken

n/s/f steeing rack slight play

o/s/f steering rack slight play

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,646 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust brackit broken

n/s/f steeing rack slight play

o/s/f steering rack slight play

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 75,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,614 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,450 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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YP54 WYL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP54 WYL, 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 YP54 WYL registered?

YP54 WYL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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