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YK54 YVM

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 159,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 147,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 137,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,176 miles

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

o/side sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/side rack end

Fail 8 Oct 2013 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/side sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/side rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,492 miles

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

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

oil degraded advise changing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 103,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,142 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,208 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 YVM is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

YK54 YVM is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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