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YD55 GVK

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,861 mi
Last recorded118,861 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 GVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,197 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,197 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,838 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,243 miles

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

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

brake ballance just passable at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake ballance just passable at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,344 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,429 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 GVK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

YD55 GVK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YD55 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 GVK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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