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YU04 BKV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,165 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 1 Dec 2015 92,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 17 Dec 2014 85,261 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,582 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,506 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge and starting to crack and perish

engine light on

epc light on

n/s/f tyre tread low borderline

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge and tread low borderline

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,506 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge and starting to crack and perish

engine light on

epc light on

n/s/f tyre tread low borderline

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge and tread low borderline

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,449 miles

centre seat belt webbing starting to fluff and fray

n/s/f gearbox pinion seal leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

centre seat belt webbing starting to fluff and fray

n/s/f gearbox pinion seal leaking

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

travel on hand brake borderline

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,792 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,498 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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YU04 BKV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YU04 BKV, 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 YU04 BKV registered?

YU04 BKV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is YU04 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 BKV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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