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YO04 MKP

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 MKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 170,761 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 170,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 166,578 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 166,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,097 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 160,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 154,246 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 154,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (arm) (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,393 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 136,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,577 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 123,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,359 miles

centre exhaust hanger slightly insecure

front tyres close to wear limit

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,923 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 50,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,054 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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YO04 MKP is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YO04 MKP, 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 YO04 MKP registered?

YO04 MKP is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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