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YA04 VWH

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,519 mi
Last recorded212,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VWH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 212,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 212,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 205,350 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 205,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 194,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 184,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 168,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 168,840 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 157,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 150,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Fail 28 May 2012 143,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 143,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 130,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 113,627 miles

back box corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 101,028 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn

front disc pads low on inner disc pads

Pass 16 May 2008 88,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 73,437 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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YA04 VWH is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YA04 VWH, 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 YA04 VWH registered?

YA04 VWH is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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