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YX05 WYV

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody General Corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,811 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,182 miles

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

under body covered with underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body covered with underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,906 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,759 miles

nsf steering arm has slight play in joint.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,865 miles

slight play in nsf steering arm.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,588 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WYV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YX05 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

YX05 WYV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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