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YF55 DHJ

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,454 mi
Last recorded166,454 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 166,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 150,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 135,427 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,570 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 123,569 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,088 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,720 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,019 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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YF55 DHJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF55 DHJ, 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 YF55 DHJ registered?

YF55 DHJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YF55 DHJ safe to buy?

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