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YU53 KFJ

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,427 mi
Last recorded98,427 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,758 miles

em light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated but not blowing

low washer fluid light on

offside front tyre cracking on both side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,843 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres uneven wear

engine management light on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,843 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres uneven wear

engine management light on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,093 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels slightly binding

nearside rear handbrake quadrent not fully returning

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 7 Feb 2014 67,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels slightly binding

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear handbrake quadrent not fully returning

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,613 miles

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

exhaust deteriorated and slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,116 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,429 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre mounting welds broken , front exhaust front flexi worn.

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre feathered on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,821 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,285 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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YU53 KFJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YU53 KFJ, 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 YU53 KFJ registered?

YU53 KFJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is YU53 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 KFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU53 KFJ have outstanding finance?

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