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YR05 LZF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,364 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,271 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,795 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,640 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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YR05 LZF 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 90%.

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 LZF, 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 YR05 LZF registered?

YR05 LZF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YR05 LZF safe to buy?

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