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YN04 XHR

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,214 mi
Last recorded133,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 XHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,214 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,214 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,290 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 127,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,468 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,861 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 30,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,985 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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YN04 XHR is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN04 XHR, 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 YN04 XHR registered?

YN04 XHR is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is YN04 XHR safe to buy?

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