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BN04 YLX

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,760 mi
Last recorded138,760 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 138,760 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers and lower spring mountings corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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

Exhaust middle securing clamps badly corroded and may require attention soon

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Rear registration plate offside bulb holder is missing lens

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,482 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 136,208 miles

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

Central exhaust clamps corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,076 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,930 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust hanger damaged, exhaust still supported.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust hanger damaged, exhaust still supported.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,808 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,418 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 YLX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YLX, 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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What year was BN04 YLX registered?

BN04 YLX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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