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YL53 VJP

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 127,261 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,182 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

damage to drivers door

nearside front side repeater outside lense missing but still flashes orange

Fail 30 Jan 2014 111,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,518 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 VJP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

YL53 VJP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is YL53 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VJP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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