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YS05 APY

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 APY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,762 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror casing missing, but not causing any sharp edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror casing missing, but not causing any sharp edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 36,619 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,989 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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YS05 APY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YS05 APY, 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 YS05 APY registered?

YS05 APY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is YS05 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 APY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS05 APY have outstanding finance?

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