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X17 KYE

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 KYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 139,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Spare wheel and tyre fitted

Oil Lamp on (Should have rejected to test) May Blow engine up

Fail 21 Jun 2021 139,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Spare wheel and tyre fitted

Oil Lamp on (Should have rejected to test) May Blow engine up

Pass 24 Jun 2020 133,733 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 133,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EML Lamp on

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,721 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 122,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section corroded at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside front suspension upper mountings have slight lift

Pass 23 May 2017 117,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drivers seat forward backward lever operational and seat secure but doesn't spring back

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor pipe and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 111,420 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 111,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front Washer jets only just supply enough fluid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,918 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread pattern

o/s/r tyre nearing legal traed depth

Pass 8 May 2014 85,228 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 13 May 2013 75,009 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s/r and both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2012 64,735 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 56,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,734 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 48,182 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

near side rear brake is binding

Fail 20 May 2010 48,182 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

near side rear brake is binding

Pass 12 May 2009 43,422 miles

nearside rear brakes binding not allowing full inspection of wheel bearing

under body protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical

Fail 21 May 2008 39,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,179 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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X17 KYE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X17 KYE, 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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X17 KYE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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