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YD55 GVF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,890 mi
Last recorded167,890 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 GVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 167,890 miles

rear links slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2018 163,540 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres have worn edges

Pass 23 Sep 2017 159,050 miles

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

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

backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 155,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,517 miles

both front tyres worn on 2mm on edges

o/s/f outer brake pad is approxi 80% worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,382 miles

brake disc backing plates corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,897 miles

Engine light on

Lower vehicle and lower engine covers fitted

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

Nearside rear and offside front brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,537 miles

Both headlamp images are poor but are unlikely to dazzle oncoming traffic.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,645 miles

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,610 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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YD55 GVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD55 GVF, 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 YD55 GVF registered?

YD55 GVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YD55 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 GVF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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