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BN04 YJY

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,658 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 125,173 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre tube clamp which is corroded/deteriated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge to both discs (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 Feb 2018 122,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre tube clamp which is corroded/deteriated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge to both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,573 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy split (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 44,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,324 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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BN04 YJY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN04 YJY, 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 BN04 YJY registered?

BN04 YJY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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