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YE54 YUR

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,366 mi
Last recorded191,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 191,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 191,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 176,980 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Fail 1 Jun 2018 176,980 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor-connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working poor-connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,773 miles

Both front disc,s slightly corroded

Offside rear disc in very poor recommend replacement

Fail 17 Jul 2017 168,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded offside rear disc in poor condition due to corrosion and wear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 155,112 miles

Low reading on offside handbrake

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

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

centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is fully supported

nearside rack boot is twisted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,767 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket is broken.

nearside rear road wheel has corrosion around the tyre valve.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 146,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket is broken.

nearside rear road wheel has corrosion around the tyre valve.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 139,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

catalytic converter has a moderate leak of exhaust gasses.

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt was not fully inspected.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp is staying on

front bumper has minor damage

offside front foglamp has damage

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 131,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp is staying on

front bumper has minor damage

offside front foglamp has damage

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2012 119,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,035 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,302 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing down

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,465 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 YUR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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