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YF04 ZYK

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ZYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 107,829 miles

note.brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Dec 2017 107,829 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 88,948 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,920 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch sticking but ok on time of test

turbo has misting of oil on upper part of turbo

turbo inter cooler pipe has misting of oil

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch sticking but ok on time of test

turbo has misting of oil on upper part of turbo

turbo inter cooler pipe has misting of oil

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,014 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,682 miles

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

o/s/f steering tie rod has slight freeplay

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,041 miles

ADVISE ONLY... both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perrished

ADVISE ONLY... oil leak down rear of engine... possibly turbo charger

ADVISE ONLY... tail box outer skin badly corroded also slight blow at center joint

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 33,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,238 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 ZYK is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF04 ZYK, 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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YF04 ZYK is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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