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YR54 XXD

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 XXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 164,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 164,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 157,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,746 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 136,746 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middlebox slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middlebox slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,169 miles

Nearside Front subframe bush slightly worn

Offside Front subframe bush slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 112,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front subframe bush slightly worn

Offside Front subframe bush slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,758 miles

Front exhaust flex

Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flex

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker boot ins

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,365 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shocker boot ins

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,749 miles

Front exhaust

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,749 miles

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

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

Front exhaust

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,868 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

adv front exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,834 miles

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

adv front exhaust

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

adv front exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,064 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,893 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 63,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,795 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,918 miles

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

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

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 XXD is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YR54 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

YR54 XXD is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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