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YR05 YMY

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,702 mi
Last recorded122,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 108,501 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 108,501 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,538 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,584 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 89,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,123 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 79,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 25,731 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 YMY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

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

Is YR05 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 YMY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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