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DY55 EEX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2020 101,988 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault epc (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,948 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,940 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,995 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 73,888 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,074 miles

Engine oil level low - added 2 litres

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

low oil

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

osr side light out

Fail 1 Nov 2011 52,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

osr side light out

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,962 miles

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

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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DY55 EEX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY55 EEX, 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 DY55 EEX registered?

DY55 EEX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is DY55 EEX safe to buy?

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