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AK55 NVF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,566 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 124,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,060 miles

o/s front seatbelt stalk incomplete still operational

Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,060 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s front seatbelt stalk incomplete still operational

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs badly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,873 miles

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

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

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 NVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK55 NVF, 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

How do I check the history of AK55 NVF?

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What year was AK55 NVF registered?

AK55 NVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NVF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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