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YA04 VXV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 26,948 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 15,227 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,834 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 VXV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

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

Is YA04 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 VXV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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