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X15 HYJ

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,619 mi
Last recorded163,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 HYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 163,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 163,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,700 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 145,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 145,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 136,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,326 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Fail 23 Jul 2014 131,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

X1 Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,332 miles

front brake discs worn & slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,357 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,351 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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X15 HYJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red 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 X15 HYJ, 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 X15 HYJ registered?

X15 HYJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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