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YE05 OTY

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,349 mi
Last recorded189,349 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 189,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,953 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,953 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,021 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE05 OTY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE05 OTY, 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 YE05 OTY registered?

YE05 OTY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is YE05 OTY safe to buy?

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