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YD55 VKA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,686 mi
Last recorded121,686 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 121,686 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 120,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,448 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,429 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 VKA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

YD55 VKA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is YD55 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 VKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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