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YP05 ECZ

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,740 mi
Last recorded123,740 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ECZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear axle support bushes starting to separate /split

Offside Rear axle support bushes starting to separate /split

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front wiper blades split on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2017 123,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle support bushes starting to separate /split

Offside Rear axle support bushes starting to separate /split

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front wiper blades split on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 103,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,326 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,216 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 85,216 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/front rubber trim insecure some times goes in the front door lock

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,329 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Engine warning light on.

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,329 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Engine warning light on.

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

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 29 Mar 2011 67,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,341 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 27 Mar 2009 49,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,495 miles

front brake pads low(just acceptable)

rear indicator bulbs faded

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 ECZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP05 ECZ, 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 YP05 ECZ registered?

YP05 ECZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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