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BN04 YLY

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,962 mi
Last recorded122,962 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 122,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 119,903 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 119,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 116,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 116,502 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 113,075 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 113,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 109,950 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 109,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 106,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 104,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 104,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 99,547 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 95,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 95,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 90,399 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 90,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 85,651 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 85,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 82,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 82,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,336 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 72,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2013 72,966 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2012 63,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 57,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2010 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 34,148 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 YLY is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

BN04 YLY is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is BN04 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 YLY shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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