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YE55 WFN

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 114,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 114,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,973 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,584 miles

slight wear in nearside front suspension arm front bush

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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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YE55 WFN is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE55 WFN, 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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YE55 WFN is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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