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YT05 WTU

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,150 mi
Last recorded173,150 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 173,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 169,382 miles

Adjustable Suspension Fitted To Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 162,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 153,819 miles

Adjustable suspension fitted all round

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 145,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,346 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 136,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 125,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,224 miles

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

Fail 12 Mar 2016 114,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,236 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,651 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,651 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,905 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,221 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 lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YT05 WTU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT05 WTU, 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 YT05 WTU registered?

YT05 WTU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YT05 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 WTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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