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YY05 JKX

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 JKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,372 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 104,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 98,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 98,340 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Warning light on.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush parted (rear of arm).

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 69,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 62,629 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 57,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,293 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 44,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 22,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JKX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

YY05 JKX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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