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AY04 RBZ

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,649 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 129,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 112,129 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 96,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres low

Pass 7 May 2014 96,752 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres low

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,923 miles

both front tyres are starting to split on inner side walls

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2012 72,612 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 May 2011 66,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,613 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,613 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 47,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,873 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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AY04 RBZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY04 RBZ, 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 AY04 RBZ registered?

AY04 RBZ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is AY04 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 RBZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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