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YA04 YKL

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,059 mi
Last recorded187,059 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YKL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 187,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 174,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 163,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 154,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak cooler hose (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 120,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 97,921 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,430 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 YKL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

YA04 YKL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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