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YJ05 WLW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 107,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,007 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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YJ05 WLW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ05 WLW, 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 YJ05 WLW registered?

YJ05 WLW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YJ05 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 WLW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ05 WLW have outstanding finance?

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