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YG54 YKD

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,206 mi
Last recorded193,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 193,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 193,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 177,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front near legal limit... (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON legal limit... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 159,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 157,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 157,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 151,923 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 151,923 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,101 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread area. 225/45R17. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread area.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 140,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 140,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,074 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 132,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 123,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,953 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 105,953 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,465 miles

Both front lower (rear) suspension arm mounting bushes perrished

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

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,275 miles

Rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

Rear exhaust bracket repaired with welding

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,576 miles

corrosion on exhaust

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,123 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,297 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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YG54 YKD is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YG54 YKD, 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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YG54 YKD is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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