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YG04 MTX

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,623 mi
Last recorded160,623 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 MTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 160,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 160,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front strut top mount slightly noise on lock to lock check

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2015 144,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

both front strut top mount slightly noise on lock to lock check

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

nearside front cv gaiter slightly damaged and has a minor leak of grease

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge and cracked on inner side wall

offside front track rod end ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper off it's stop

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 128,622 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013
Fail 20 Mar 2013 121,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake discs badley pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,617 miles

Exhaust mid section bracket broken but still supported

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,871 miles

Advise offside mirror cracked

Advise offside rear caliper hand brake lever does not return to stop

Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise engine management light on ??

Advise offside mirror cracked

Advise offside rear caliper hand brake lever does not return to stop

Advise tracking out due to uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,252 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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YG04 MTX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YG04 MTX, 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 YG04 MTX registered?

YG04 MTX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is YG04 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG04 MTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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