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EF05 XXM

2005 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,662 mi
Last recorded170,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 170,662 miles

engine/light/on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 170,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine/light/on

Pass 5 May 2016 163,133 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Starting to wear out of shape

Fail 3 May 2016 163,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Starting to wear out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2015 151,203 miles

Offside rear boot lid light lens damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2015 151,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear boot lid light lens damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 140,066 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 140,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 127,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2012 114,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brakes slightly binding but not to excess

Pass 13 May 2011 102,936 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge and side wall split

o/s/r brake starting to stick

o/s/r tyre just above wear bars

pin hole in n/s/f gaiter

rear discs have some wear

Pass 14 May 2010 90,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 74,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 74,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 57,774 miles

near side front tyre outer wall slightly damage.

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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EF05 XXM is a 2005 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 XXM, 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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What year was EF05 XXM registered?

EF05 XXM is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is EF05 XXM safe to buy?

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