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YX05 USY

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,558 mi
Last recorded167,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 USY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 167,558 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear cracking

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 165,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 165,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,253 miles

metal pipes on steering rack corroded

nearside track rod end boot split

offside rear door wont open

offside rear shocker outer dust cover dropped down

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 161,250 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

metal pipes on steering rack corroded

nearside track rod end boot split

offside rear door wont open

offside rear shocker outer dust cover dropped down

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 159,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 156,968 miles

EML stays on

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 156,968 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

EML stays on

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 154,463 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside handbrake lever sticking slightly at caliper

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 154,463 miles

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

Offside handbrake lever sticking slightly at caliper

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 152,313 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 146,173 miles

Both front drive shaft splines slightly worn at gearbox end

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,748 miles

slight play o/s & n/s strg rack track arms

Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 41,641 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 30,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,122 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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YX05 USY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

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