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YY54 RUW

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,053 mi
Last recorded169,053 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 169,053 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 169,053 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 151,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 143,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,472 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 122,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 122,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YY54 RUW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY54 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY54 RUW registered?

YY54 RUW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is YY54 RUW safe to buy?

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