2005 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · KV05 YFG
2005 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 163,546 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV05 YFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 163,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV05 YFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Leon (KV05 YFG) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KV05 YFG Mileage History
- 10/05/2023154,906 mi
- 26/06/2024156,623 mi+1,717 mi
- 02/07/2024156,643 mi+20 mi
- 28/06/2025160,523 mi+3,880 mi
- 01/07/2026163,546 mi+3,023 mi
Average of roughly 2,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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