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YR54 AYB

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,745 mi
Last recorded154,745 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,745 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres age cracking

damage to screen not in drivers view

rear discs scored and pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 154,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking

damage to screen not in drivers view

rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 141,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,067 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 133,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,578 miles

eyelevel brake light inop.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,453 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,328 miles

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

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

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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YR54 AYB is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YR54 AYB, 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 YR54 AYB registered?

YR54 AYB is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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