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YR05 YMW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,123 mi
Last recorded70,123 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,200 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut on offside rear tyre on sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,335 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 YMW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

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

Is YR05 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 YMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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