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YP04 LZF

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 LZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 119,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s front brake back plate corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 113,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,044 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 96,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,559 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,559 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,094 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,797 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,246 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,090 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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YP04 LZF is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YP04 LZF, 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 YP04 LZF registered?

YP04 LZF is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YP04 LZF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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