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DE55 XND

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XND
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 112,754 miles

eml on

Pass 21 May 2016 105,359 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 96,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,721 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 75,721 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,094 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,694 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracked around side wall

off side rear tyre cracked around side wall

underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracked around side wall

off side rear tyre cracked around side wall

underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,084 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XND is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XND, 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 DE55 XND registered?

DE55 XND is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DE55 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XND shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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