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YA04 VXM

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 121,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 115,734 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on both shoulders

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Offside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 109,790 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)

Pass 2 May 2014 98,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 85,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,288 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,288 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 51,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,187 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 VXM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

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

Is YA04 VXM safe to buy?

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