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YL53 VAH

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VAH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 101,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle against strut (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle against strut (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake hoses clipped against sharp edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,166 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,250 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipe / flexi hoses corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,264 miles

Spare tyre defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,412 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,992 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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YL53 VAH is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 VAH registered?

YL53 VAH is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is YL53 VAH safe to buy?

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