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YF04 LBA

2004 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 LBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 105,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,218 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pad warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,480 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust.

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Small split in nearside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,715 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Offside mirror damaged.

Small split in nearside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,518 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,139 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust.

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,528 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,707 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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YF04 LBA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF04 LBA, 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 YF04 LBA registered?

YF04 LBA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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