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EX05 UCU

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,704 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,757 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

several small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

several small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,437 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 31,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,731 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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EX05 UCU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 EX05 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 UCU registered?

EX05 UCU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EX05 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UCU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 UCU have outstanding finance?

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