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YW04 EVF

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,097 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust slight leaks in full system , wear and corrosion in front brake disc faces

heavy surface cracks in nearside and offside rear tyres , front brake back plates corroded

some noise from front wheels when spun/rotated

Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,096 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad lining detached from backing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust slight leaks in full system , wear and corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

heavy surface cracks in nearside and offside rear tyres , front brake back plates corroded

some imbalance rear foot brakes

some noise from front wheels when spun/rotated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,242 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,066 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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YW04 EVF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW04 EVF, 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 YW04 EVF registered?

YW04 EVF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is YW04 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 EVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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