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FH04 YVP

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,768 mi
Last recorded168,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 168,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wear in both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s cv gaitor deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2018 164,417 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 156,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front tyre treads have worn low on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2014 139,976 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 139,976 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 126,061 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 126,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 82,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 82,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,163 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 66,897 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 53,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 38,723 miles

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

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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FH04 YVP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FH04 YVP, 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 FH04 YVP registered?

FH04 YVP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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