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YD04 LTU

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 LTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in n/s rack end

Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in n/s rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 85,993 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

rear discs corroded

rear pads appear low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,869 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES

Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML LIGHT ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 46,607 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,607 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,139 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,087 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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YD04 LTU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD04 LTU, 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 YD04 LTU registered?

YD04 LTU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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