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YY05 AYB

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,805 mi
Last recorded45,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2022 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded At Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded At Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2022 45,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside Out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded At Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded At Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 18,820 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,811 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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YY05 AYB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY05 AYB, 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 YY05 AYB registered?

YY05 AYB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is YY05 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 AYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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