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YD04 WCE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,384 mi
Last recorded197,384 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 WCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 197,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 191,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near pipe - behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 186,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 180,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 180,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 176,573 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 176,573 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 170,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 170,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 143,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to break away from bonding

offside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to break away from bonding

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,262 miles

front and rear disc surface corrosion / back box corroded / minor distortion n/s/r wheel /front pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,945 miles

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

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

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 WCE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

YD04 WCE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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