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DY55 MWD

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,100 mi
Last recorded209,100 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 209,100 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 208,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 198,727 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 198,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,243 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 MWD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

DY55 MWD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DY55 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 MWD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY55 MWD have outstanding finance?

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