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DU05 YXY

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,041 mi
Last recorded130,041 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 YXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,041 miles

Dampness nsf rack gator

Exhaust front flexy failing

Front brake discs corroded/worn

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness nsf rack gator

Exhaust front flexy failing

Front brake discs corroded/worn

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,862 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,862 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2018 117,833 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low ns (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine , under and sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

front subframe rear bushes deteriorated

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in nsf macpherson strut

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,345 miles

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

corrosion on rear exh silencer

surface rust on all brakes due to vehicle standing

Fail 18 Jan 2017 110,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on rear exh silencer

surface rust on all brakes due to vehicle standing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,926 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre shoulder

small split offside wiper blade

Pass 1 Mar 2014 94,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,058 miles

airbag lamp on

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,058 miles

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

airbag lamp on

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,805 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 65,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2010 56,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,422 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing

rear tyes getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DU05 YXY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 83,701 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 DU05 YXY, 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 21 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU05 YXY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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