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YR04 VKL

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,430 mi
Last recorded125,430 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 VKL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 125,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,330 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 112,848 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f + n/s/f track rod end dust covers split (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,552 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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YR04 VKL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR04 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 VKL registered?

YR04 VKL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 VKL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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