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YY05 AYC

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,931 mi
Last recorded204,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 AYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 204,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

free play in both front top mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2024 204,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

free play in both front top mounts

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2023 199,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2023 199,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2022 196,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe. rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

underside dirty

Fail 12 Sep 2022 196,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe. rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

underside dirty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 192,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow from front pipe and flexi joint

Pass 9 Sep 2020 187,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 187,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 178,537 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Front shocks corroded

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

slight exhaust blow and corroded at rear of cat and rear silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2018 166,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate covered by ZONK! sticker (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 166,729 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate covered by ZONK! sticker (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,595 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2017 154,595 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 142,729 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,928 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front & drivers rear tyre on limit

play inner steering rack joints

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside waxoyled

Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,057 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside waxoyled

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframes,shock absorbers, suspension components and brake pipes coated in oil- unable to fully inspect.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,184 miles

slight play on inner rack ends

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,698 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,305 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 AYC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY05 AYC, 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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YY05 AYC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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