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YF55 DHX

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,311 mi
Last recorded119,311 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 DHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency type cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,974 miles

advise rear brake inspection

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,392 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2014 61,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 53,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,206 miles

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

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

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)

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2011 39,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear hand brake inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,843 miles

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

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

advise rear hand brake inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,206 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,201 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,487 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 DHX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

YF55 DHX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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