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YM54 EFU

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 EFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 57,168 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 57,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 55,935 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 55,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bush, perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bush, perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,953 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 53,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 49,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,152 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 47,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,519 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,061 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,070 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 33,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,635 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Near side rear brkae disc corroded

Tape on offside mirror to secure it in place

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,139 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 21 Dec 2010 25,724 miles

bonnot catch very stiff to open

front brake discs corroded

front brakes failed 1st test on imbalance at 28% took up road to free off slighty they passed 2nd time

fuel cap open switch inop have to enter manually

Fail 21 Dec 2010 25,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnot catch very stiff to open

front brake discs corroded

front brakes failed 1st test on imbalance at 28% took up road to free off slighty they passed 2nd time

fuel cap open switch inop have to enter manually

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,541 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,175 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,630 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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YM54 EFU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM54 EFU, 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 YM54 EFU registered?

YM54 EFU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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