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YG55 ZAM

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 133,210 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 130,357 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 130,357 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily scored inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,765 miles

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 30 Sep 2014 82,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,239 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,239 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,028 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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YG55 ZAM is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG55 ZAM, 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 YG55 ZAM registered?

YG55 ZAM is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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