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YX04 UVN

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,798 mi
Last recorded240,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 240,798 miles

All defects from test on 07/03/19 remedied

Nearside damage to rear door and mirror cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 240,785 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 218,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 218,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 205,802 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 205,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 196,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 196,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 186,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 174,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 164,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate has slight damage...

small chips in windscreen on n/s...

Fail 6 Mar 2013 164,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate has slight damage...

small chips in windscreen on n/s...

Pass 6 Mar 2012 156,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 147,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 137,389 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 83,138 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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YX04 UVN is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YX04 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

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

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