MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
slight play o/s & n/s strg rack track arms
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YX05 USY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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