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AF55 LKU

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,235 miles

Nearside Front brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter has a small split at the driveshaft end and is leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust front flexi section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,715 miles

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread, cords not exposed at the time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,942 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,107 miles

Rear tyres slightly feathered on inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,997 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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AF55 LKU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

AF55 LKU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AF55 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF55 LKU have outstanding finance?

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