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YH55 EUX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,986 mi
Last recorded90,986 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 EUX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,986 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,585 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,289 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [at both sides upper & lower] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 74,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [at both sides upper & lower] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,865 miles

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

strong advice nearside c.v boot has small hole

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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YH55 EUX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YH55 EUX, 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 YH55 EUX registered?

YH55 EUX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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