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AV53 YUF

2004 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YUF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,380 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

axle corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 150,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 150,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,213 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 147,151 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 147,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 145,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,947 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,421 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,530 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 115,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2010 77,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,130 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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AV53 YUF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AV53 YUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 YUF registered?

AV53 YUF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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