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DG04 YPJ

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,031 mi
Last recorded106,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front of bonnet very rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2019 106,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front of bonnet very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front of bonnet corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 104,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front advise corrosion at drive shaft

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front advise corrosion at front drive shaft

Offside Front advise damage to door panel

advise corrosion to bonnet front

Pass 11 May 2017 101,064 miles

Front bonnet corroded

Rear wiper not clearing window

Fail 11 May 2017 101,064 miles

Front bonnet corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper not clearing window

Pass 13 May 2016 97,991 miles

dent in drivers door

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 13 May 2016 10,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dent in drivers door

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 8 May 2015 94,544 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise cut in nearside front tyre wall

advise engine managment lightstaying on

Fail 8 May 2015 94,544 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise cut in nearside front tyre wall

advise engine managment lightstaying on

Pass 22 May 2014 91,535 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,477 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN

REAR AXLE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING FLEXI PIPE JOINTS

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,168 miles

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK ON POWER STEERING FLEXI PIPE JOINT

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 87,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK ON POWER STEERING FLEXI PIPE JOINT

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,124 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT POWER STEERING OIL LEAK ON FLEXI PIPE JOINT

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT AND PERISHED AND CRACKING

N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT POWER STEERING OIL LEAK ON FLEXI PIPE JOINT

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,251 miles

Both front brake disks are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R + O/S/R Tyres are both cracked and in poor condition around the side walls

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front brake disks are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R + O/S/R Tyres are both cracked and in poor condition around the side walls

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,492 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and in poor condition

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

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)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,474 miles

bonnet saftey release lever broken

Fail 20 Feb 2009 56,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,889 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG04 YPJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG04 YPJ, 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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DG04 YPJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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