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BN04 YKF

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,591 mi
Last recorded234,591 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 234,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp mask fitted

slihgt slight play both inner steering rack sockets

Pass 6 Mar 2015 207,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp converters fitted to lenses

rear washer does not hit screen

slight play in offside front inner track rod arm

Fail 5 Mar 2015 207,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp converters fitted to lenses

rear washer does not hit screen

slight play in offside front inner track rod arm

Pass 24 Feb 2014 183,675 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 183,675 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 164,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside front wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2013 164,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 129,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both front tyres tread depth approx 3,0mm

slight play nearside front inner steering rack socket

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,889 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine undertray broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 106,620 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,368 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 79,074 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine undertray broken

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,074 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray broken

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 YKF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver 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 BN04 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

BN04 YKF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2004.

Is BN04 YKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 YKF 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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