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YD05 RXV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 RXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check rear belts dew to load

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 139,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check rear belts dew to load

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,543 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner joint

Pass 1 May 2015 124,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes covered in greese unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 117,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,324 miles

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

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)

nearside handbrake performance down

Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,362 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc worn corroding and pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,167 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear brake slightly siezed

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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YD05 RXV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD05 RXV, 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 YD05 RXV registered?

YD05 RXV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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