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AK55 EPU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,503 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,125 miles

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Passenger air bag turned off

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 58,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 58,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,889 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted om inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,422 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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AK55 EPU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK55 EPU, 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 AK55 EPU registered?

AK55 EPU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AK55 EPU safe to buy?

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