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YX05 USV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,050 mi
Last recorded166,050 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 USV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 166,050 miles

backbox outer casing deteriorated

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limits

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

tape on dash

vehicle smoky until warm, passed emissions

Pass 22 Nov 2016 158,415 miles

battery cover fitted

both headlamps - aim on lower limits

items removed from interior mirror pre-test

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly dis-coloured

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 151,488 miles

Nearside Front tyres are in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyres are in poor condition

Offside Front tyres are in poor condition

Offside Rear tyres are in poor condition

Rear discs are in poor condition

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2015 151,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyres are in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyres are in poor condition

Offside Front tyres are in poor condition

Offside Rear tyres are in poor condition

Rear discs are in poor condition

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,795 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 136,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 136,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 131,176 miles

Aux belt tensioner damper broken

Back box outer skin corroded

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 123,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,926 miles

slight wear/play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Fail 10 Jul 2009 134,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight wear/play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 10 May 2008 96,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YX05 USV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX05 USV, 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.

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What year was YX05 USV registered?

YX05 USV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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