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YY54 OJT

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,103 mi
Last recorded125,103 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OJT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 125,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen offside ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Fail 28 May 2019 125,094 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen offside ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 119,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed offside rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 119,712 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed offside rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Bumper insecure rear offside ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 115,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Bumper insecure rear offside ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 97,362 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 97,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear service brake showing 22% inbalance.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,477 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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YY54 OJT is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY54 OJT, 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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YY54 OJT is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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