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DF55 VGU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,246 mi
Last recorded161,246 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2019 161,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 161,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 152,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,403 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,286 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,532 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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DF55 VGU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DF55 VGU, 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 DF55 VGU registered?

DF55 VGU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DF55 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 VGU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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