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ExpiredMileage
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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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust hanger damaged, exhaust still supported.
Gearbox mounting defective ()
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)
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)
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)
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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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BN04 YLX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2004.
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