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YK54 YVF

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,579 mi
Last recorded177,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 YVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 177,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing off inner edge still above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wishbone bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

Front chip in windscreen less than 10mm

Front exhaust blowing front flexi area

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge still in legal limit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

exhaust centre box and rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 164,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes splitting

exhaust corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2017 164,467 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes splitting

exhaust corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,526 miles

Rear brakes very slightly binding

Fail 3 Oct 2015 137,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brakes very slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,321 miles

n/s/f tyre worn off on inside

o/s/f tyre worn off on inside

Fail 3 Oct 2014 126,321 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn off on inside

o/s/f tyre worn off on inside

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,278 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,544 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,270 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,944 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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YK54 YVF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK54 YVF, 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 YK54 YVF registered?

YK54 YVF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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