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YP55 GXZ

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,628 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,894 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,894 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,835 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 74,701 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,259 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,077 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

right rear brake performance not as expected recomend strip and inspect

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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YP55 GXZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YP55 GXZ, 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 YP55 GXZ registered?

YP55 GXZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is YP55 GXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 GXZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 GXZ have outstanding finance?

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