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YK05 ZJC

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZJC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 73,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 71,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 67,711 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 65,806 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 64,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 61,979 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 60,329 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 60,329 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 58,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 56,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,070 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 55,048 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 53,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 51,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,686 miles

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 9 May 2008 17,791 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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YK05 ZJC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YK05 ZJC, 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 YK05 ZJC registered?

YK05 ZJC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is YK05 ZJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 ZJC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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