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YM53 CZL

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 131,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,047 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 113,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,074 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 90,070 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 81,540 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 75,067 miles

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

knock on steering when rocked

rear discs rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,721 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,345 miles

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

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

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 CZL is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CZL, 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 YM53 CZL registered?

YM53 CZL is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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