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YS05 XLP

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XLP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 129,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 129,385 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,786 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 127,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 87,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,470 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)

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 XLP is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

YS05 XLP is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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