CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR55 EFE

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 132,771 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seat

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,607 miles

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 114,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 107,309 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 98,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,958 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

advise nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge

advise offside front wiper smearing slightly

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR55 EFE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR55 EFE, 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

How do I check the history of YR55 EFE?

You can check the full history of YR55 EFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR55 EFE registered?

YR55 EFE is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 EFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 EFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR55 EFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.