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YH05 EBX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,837 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2015 61,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,579 miles

BRAKE BALANCE FRONT MIN PASS

BRAKE FURRELS CORROSION

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST CONDITION

OSF TYRE TREAD NOTED

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,357 miles

Front brakes imbalanced, NS disc corroded.

OSF tyre worn.

Slight exhaust blow, noise.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,773 miles

NSF brake disc badly corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 15,773 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

NSF brake disc badly corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH05 EBX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH05 EBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 EBX registered?

YH05 EBX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is YH05 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 EBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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