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YR04 YFV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,715 mi
Last recorded113,715 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,715 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside trackrod has some wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,455 miles

Front Lower subframe rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower subframe rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,181 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,875 miles

Centre exh bracket broken but well supported.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,890 miles

exhaust centre mount corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre mount corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,714 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,155 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,843 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,253 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 22,568 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 YFV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR04 YFV, 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 YR04 YFV registered?

YR04 YFV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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