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EX55 YGV

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,909 mi
Last recorded165,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,909 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring Corroded (1.6 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 165,843 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 30 Mar 2020 158,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 150,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight security

Fail 6 Feb 2018 142,365 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight security

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,555 miles

Offside Front headlight security

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlight security

wheels slightly tight to spin but not binding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,862 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,541 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs inner face worn

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,880 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

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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EX55 YGV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX55 YGV, 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 EX55 YGV registered?

EX55 YGV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is EX55 YGV safe to buy?

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