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YR04 VLC

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,495 mi
Last recorded190,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 VLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 190,495 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 190,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 180,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 180,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,418 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 168,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 168,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE LIGHT ON

HEADLAMP LOAD LEVEL FAULT

Fail 13 Jan 2017 156,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE LIGHT ON

HEADLAMP LOAD LEVEL FAULT

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,727 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 112,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 26,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VLC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

YR04 VLC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is YR04 VLC safe to buy?

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