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YF05 FLG

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FLG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 142,088 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values first rev = over 7.00 1/m plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi failed, pipe behind front cat failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,798 miles

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

Handbrake effort weak, Just met on RBT. Will need attention, have advised presenter.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. Have advised presenter. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,244 miles

front brake application uneven o/s is low!! (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 124,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Bumper insecure ()

Bumper insecure ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 117,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bumper insecure ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,281 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,949 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 69,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,726 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YF05 FLG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF05 FLG, 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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YF05 FLG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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