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YH05 XAK

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XAK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,547 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,170 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tire close to wear indicators

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,977 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tire close to wear indicators

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,634 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,528 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,833 miles

service lights on.aerail missing out of roof

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,048 miles

off side front tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

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 XAK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

YH05 XAK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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