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YA04 VWW

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,275 mi
Last recorded225,275 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 225,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 211,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 202,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 201,406 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 184,046 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 168,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded goes on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 132,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,130 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear tyres getting close and cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 116,290 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

rear number plate cracked

tinted windows rear doors and tailgate

Fail 18 Jun 2014 116,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

rear number plate cracked

tinted windows rear doors and tailgate

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 110,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,707 miles

o/s cv gaiter leaking slightly

tinted windows to sides and rear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,336 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,715 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,700 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,826 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 VWW is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YA04 VWW, 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

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What year was YA04 VWW registered?

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

Is YA04 VWW safe to buy?

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