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YA04 VWY

2004 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,503 mi
Last recorded124,503 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,503 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 124,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,949 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,818 miles

All brake discs worn / pitted

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,450 miles

Backbox outer skin slightly deteriorated

O/s rear tyre slightly unevenly worn

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,157 miles

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)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,685 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,475 miles

Front downpipe bracket deteriorated

Front sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,849 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 VWY 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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

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

Is YA04 VWY safe to buy?

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