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YR05 KVH

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,431 mi
Last recorded172,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 172,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 163,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 153,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 142,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 122,161 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2011 122,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2010 104,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 104,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,310 miles

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

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

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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YR05 KVH is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR05 KVH, 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 YR05 KVH registered?

YR05 KVH is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is YR05 KVH safe to buy?

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