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FY05 UYW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,146 mi
Last recorded116,146 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,308 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,549 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 64,547 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 52,336 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2012 52,336 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,378 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Fail 20 May 2011 44,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2010 38,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 21 May 2010 38,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 May 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FY05 UYW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY05 UYW, 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 FY05 UYW registered?

FY05 UYW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FY05 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 UYW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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