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YP05 EDF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 155,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2025 155,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,358 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 103,985 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 96,128 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,098 miles

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

middle exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,241 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre soft 10psi blow up for brake check

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre soft 10psi blow up for brake check

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,197 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,763 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,603 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,735 miles

Nearside rear bump stop begining to slightly perish

Rear wiper smearing screen

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,055 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,235 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 EDF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

Is YP05 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 EDF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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