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YM53 CZE

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,830 mi
Last recorded139,830 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 125,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 125,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,898 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 103,880 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,944 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 12 Sep 2015 78,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,821 miles

slight brake grab/judder from offside front brake

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,297 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,451 miles

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

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

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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YM53 CZE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM53 CZE, 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 YM53 CZE registered?

YM53 CZE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 CZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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