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YC04 ZWA

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 161,959 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bot front s minor leaks (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 155,375 miles

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 1 May 2015 144,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 135,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 119,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 117,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 117,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 114,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 111,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 111,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 107,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 107,435 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 107,261 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 103,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YC04 ZWA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC04 ZWA, 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 YC04 ZWA registered?

YC04 ZWA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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