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EA04 YMT

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,999 mi
Last recorded203,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YMT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 203,999 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 198,749 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY STICKING RECOMMEND STRIP & INSPECT

HAND BRAKE EFFY LOWER THAN EXPECTED 17%

Fail 21 Sep 2017 198,749 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY STICKING RECOMMEND STRIP & INSPECT

HAND BRAKE EFFY LOWER THAN EXPECTED 17%

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 194,172 miles

EX REAR BOX CORRODED

Fail 15 Sep 2016 194,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EX REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2015 189,535 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 189,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 187,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 187,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside stop lamp output is reduced

Pass 26 Sep 2013 172,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,243 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 155,243 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 140,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,271 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 123,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 106,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EA04 YMT is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA04 YMT, 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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EA04 YMT is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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