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YY04 JCV

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,872 mi
Last recorded170,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 JCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 170,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle + rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolts finger tight (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

engine light on also battery lights on

Fail 31 May 2016 170,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,666 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 160,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 151,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 151,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2013 145,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 135,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 128,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 121,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 107,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,699 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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YY04 JCV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY04 JCV, 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 YY04 JCV registered?

YY04 JCV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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