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AK55 XEP

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,959 mi
Last recorded156,959 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 156,959 miles

Front both wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

oil leak ( slight)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 156,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

oil leak ( slight)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres at 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,427 miles

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)

emissions high

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,667 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,988 miles

all tyres wearing low

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,400 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 XEP is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK55 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

AK55 XEP is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AK55 XEP safe to buy?

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