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BN04 YKE

2004 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,871 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,113 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 44,157 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,393 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate has water damage to it plate still readable

Fail 28 Feb 2020 42,393 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear number plate has water damage to it plate still readable

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,347 miles

flexible part of down pipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,997 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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BN04 YKE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BN04 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

BN04 YKE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is BN04 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 YKE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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