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YR05 WTJ

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,153 mi
Last recorded84,153 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,733 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,725 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 76,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,141 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,698 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 43,479 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,359 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 May 2010 30,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,975 miles

all wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2008 19,893 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 WTJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

YR05 WTJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is YR05 WTJ safe to buy?

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