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DE55 CTY

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,723 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,723 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 36,522 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 36,522 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,459 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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DE55 CTY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 CTY, 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 DE55 CTY registered?

DE55 CTY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is DE55 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 CTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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