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YM54 TWW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,171 mi
Last recorded174,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 TWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 174,171 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 160,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2017 146,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 146,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,632 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

engine light lit

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake performance low / working

Pass 21 Jan 2016 124,346 miles

E. M. L on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

E. M. L on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mount adrift

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

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 66,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,478 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 30 Jan 2009 46,431 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,429 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TWW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWW, 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 YM54 TWW registered?

YM54 TWW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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