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YX04 UVD

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,227 mi
Last recorded159,227 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 159,227 miles

eml on

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust mount.

nearside headlamp poorly secured

power steering resevoir damp.

slight play at nearside front steering arm.

Fail 20 Mar 2016 159,168 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low poor beam image (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking device (5.1.1)

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust mount.

power steering resevoir damp.

slight play at nearside front steering arm.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,401 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)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 151,401 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 125,089 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition

wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,544 miles

front number plate cracked

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

exhaust mount broken

front and rear wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,405 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

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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YX04 UVD is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX04 UVD, 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 YX04 UVD registered?

YX04 UVD is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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