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YE55 VFC

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,692 mi
Last recorded152,692 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 152,692 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 152,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,557 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside coil springs corrodded from the top

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,581 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 123,862 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 123,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,268 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,630 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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YE55 VFC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE55 VFC, 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.

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What year was YE55 VFC registered?

YE55 VFC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YE55 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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