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DU55 AYD

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

186,811 mi
Last recorded186,811 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 AYD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 186,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 183,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 183,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 181,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 170,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 166,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 163,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 149,592 miles

o/s cv gator starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre approaching limit for wear

rear o/s tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 134,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,351 miles

front axle tyre tread approaching limit for wear

rear axle tyre tread approaching limit for wear

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,927 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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DU55 AYD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DU55 AYD, 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

How do I check the history of DU55 AYD?

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What year was DU55 AYD registered?

DU55 AYD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is DU55 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 AYD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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