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YH05 EDX

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount has play

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,260 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper mount has play

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,071 miles

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 93,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,246 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,814 miles

both head lamps poor image

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,814 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both head lamps poor image

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,561 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,778 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EDX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

YH05 EDX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is YH05 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 EDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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