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YU53 KGP

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KGP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,191 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,942 miles

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside handbrake lever sticking slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2012 77,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside handbrake lever sticking slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,145 miles

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

banjo connection on offside of power steering damp

handbrake operation notch

power steering hose on neerside damp around rubber to steel connection

rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2010 61,114 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 14 Feb 2009 53,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,888 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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YU53 KGP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KGP, 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 YU53 KGP registered?

YU53 KGP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is YU53 KGP safe to buy?

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