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WJ04 YXN

2004 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 120,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,509 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,902 miles

Engine Management Light - On

Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,902 miles

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

Engine Management Light - On

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,450 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,502 miles

nearside front fog lamp cover trim missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,774 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low may need replacing in the near future.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 54,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,617 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,092 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,092 miles

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

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

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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WJ04 YXN is a 2004 Seat Leon in Green 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 WJ04 YXN, 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 WJ04 YXN registered?

WJ04 YXN is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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