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VK04 TYW

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 TYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,925 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,041 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords but not in excess of requirements

Pass 14 May 2013 69,942 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,235 miles

large nail in the sidewall of, the offside 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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VK04 TYW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK04 TYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK04 TYW?

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What year was VK04 TYW registered?

VK04 TYW is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is VK04 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK04 TYW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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