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YP05 YEU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,862 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,862 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,556 miles

exhaust loose on front support

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,234 miles

Both Rear tyres H Speed rated Both Front tyres V Speed rated

N/S/F Fog Lamp Lens Cracked

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,234 miles

Both Rear tyres H Speed rated Both Front tyres V Speed rated

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F Fog Lamp Lens Cracked

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,774 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 YEU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

YP05 YEU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 YEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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