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BA04 YAK

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YAK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 136,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 126,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 114,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,957 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2013 82,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 82,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 37,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,185 miles

near side front tyre tread on 2mm

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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BA04 YAK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BA04 YAK, 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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BA04 YAK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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