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EX55 VKF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,184 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 95,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,716 miles

o/s/f brake back plate missing and all others corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,716 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake back plate missing and all others corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

all brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,835 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre fitted to different style wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,930 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condiotion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,149 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 55,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,857 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

rear number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre has sidwall damage unable to check for cordes due to super glue

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

rear number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre has sidwall damage unable to check for cordes due to super glue

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The nearside rear tyre has side wall damage.

The rear number plate has damage.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,626 miles

The nearside rear tyre has side wall damage.

The rear number plate has damage.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,400 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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EX55 VKF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX55 VKF, 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 EX55 VKF registered?

EX55 VKF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EX55 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VKF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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