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YS05 XLY

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,451 mi
Last recorded92,451 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,451 miles

advise front /rear discs/pads/condition

advise o/s cv boot perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,529 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,954 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,257 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 XLY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

YS05 XLY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is YS05 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 XLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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