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AK55 XEH

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,743 mi
Last recorded125,743 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 125,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,743 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,782 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,782 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,398 miles

n/s front passanger has child seat fitted could not test seat belt

o/s rear seat has child seat fitted could not test seat belt

Fail 23 Nov 2012 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s front passanger has child seat fitted could not test seat belt

o/s rear seat has child seat fitted could not test seat belt

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,876 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 XEH is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XEH, 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.

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What year was AK55 XEH registered?

AK55 XEH is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is AK55 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XEH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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