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AF55 LJY

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 141,648 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 141,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount broken

fuel filter weeping

service overdue

Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,463 miles

centre exhaust mounting snapped

fuel filter weeping?

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,146 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

fuel filter showing signs of leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,134 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,969 miles

front tyres getting low & on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF55 LJY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF55 LJY, 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 AF55 LJY registered?

AF55 LJY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LJY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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