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YX04 XGM

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 XGM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,669 miles

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 31 Dec 2010 83,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,361 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 53,621 miles

all tyres worn low rears (b/line

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2007 41,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XGM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

YX04 XGM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is YX04 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 XGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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