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YP05 ECW

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ECW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 99,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,685 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,017 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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YP05 ECW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP05 ECW, 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 YP05 ECW registered?

YP05 ECW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YP05 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 ECW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP05 ECW have outstanding finance?

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