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YR05 YMA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YMA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,238 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 94,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,262 miles

back box slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 58,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre treads slight cut

rear exhaust slightly deterioating

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,628 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished due to age

centre exhaust bracket seperated from exhaust but system still fully supported

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 9 Nov 2010 51,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished due to age

centre exhaust bracket seperated from exhaust but system still fully supported

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YMA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

YR05 YMA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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