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DE55 XNW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XNW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,278 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,676 miles

EML on

both front tyres worn to 2mm 195/65/15

front brake discs and pads appear well worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,309 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 44,309 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,286 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 30,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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 XNW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

DE55 XNW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DE55 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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