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YF55 DHN

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 DHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,335 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,745 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,743 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,729 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,750 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,750 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,219 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,517 miles

front brake imbalance high 23%

slight exhaust blow on front pipe flexy

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 19,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 DHN is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF55 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

YF55 DHN is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is YF55 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 DHN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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