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EK54 YWU

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,385 mi
Last recorded169,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 YWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle lowered unable to preform RBT. Decelerometer test carried out

Fail 14 Jun 2017 169,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle lowered unable to preform RBT. Decelerometer test carried out

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,854 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner steering arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exchaust rear back box slightly corroded/deteriated, and rear bracket/hangar excessively corroded/deteriated.

exhaust rear pipe, corroded/deteriated.

front brake discs slightly corroded.

fuel cap switch in-operable, unable to open fuel cap cover to inspect fuel cap/seal.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,676 miles

emissions test fast idle still has slight fluctuation.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 137,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front join, rear bracket/hangar ecessively corroded/deteriated, rear pipe/back box excessively corroded/deteriated.

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted. rear brake discs excessively/severly corroded/deteriated.

headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

headlamp lens slightly deteriated, possible cause for poor image.

rear wheels seriously binding.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded, rear brake discs excessively corroded.

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter was insecure, attached cable tie, now slightly insecure.

o/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 129,195 miles

Also can effect A.T.L. (shaker plate). Tyre pressures are now at 32 P.S.I.

Because i am not obliged to check tyre pressures and can refuse an M.O.T TEST if tyre pressures are discovered too low.

Front tyre pressures if too low, also effect brake test readings.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs excessively corroded, slightly scored, and pitted.

front tyres DANGEROUSLY LOW, o/s/f tyre only 10 P.S.I, n/s/f tyre only 20 P.S.I, this is very dangerous on the R.B.T, roller brake test, and can effect headlamp aim, in future, must check tyre pressures prior to test.

fuel cap cover jammed/sticking, unable to inspect fuel cap sealing arrangment for deteriation.

headlamp aim was way too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter inscure.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 115,145 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 115,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded, slightly scored, pitted, and worn.

unable to open fuel cap cover to inspect fuel cap.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 100,531 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2009 83,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,096 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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EK54 YWU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK54 YWU, 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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EK54 YWU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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