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AV53 YTN

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,292 mi
Last recorded159,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YTN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 159,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,773 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 155,773 miles

Emissions not tested co v high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 153,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 153,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,508 miles

Front tyres splits in side walls inner and outer

em lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

em lamp on

Pass 19 May 2015 129,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 124,974 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 111,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 111,673 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 93,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 75,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 75,436 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,128 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,293 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 24,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,121 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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AV53 YTN is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV53 YTN, 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 AV53 YTN registered?

AV53 YTN is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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