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YA04 VXJ

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,851 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding CAN'T TURN N/S/R WHEEL BINDING 50KG (1.2.1 (f))

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

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS INSIDE & OUT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES COVERED IN FREASH UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged FROM FRONT TO REAR AT REAR HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO WHEEL CYL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,215 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,143 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,309 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,505 miles

very slight cut on n/s/f tyre

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 VXJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VXJ, 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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YA04 VXJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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