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YE54 GMV

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 GMV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 127,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 121,543 miles

Front flexi hose on exhaust slight split

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 114,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,912 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 101,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,746 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,746 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,392 miles

engine management light on

nsf/osf wiper blades split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,847 miles

nsr wheel cap missing

Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsr wheel cap missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,916 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall

Centre exhaust bracket has temp.repair and reqs welding.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear washer weak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,678 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 Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,034 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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YE54 GMV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE54 GMV, 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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YE54 GMV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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