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YP55 GYK

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,840 mi
Last recorded168,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 168,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 160,578 miles

airbag light does not illuminate, oil leak, front discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2017 150,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 150,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,798 miles

plastic covers under vehicle, x2 front cv grease but no hole, all tyres approaching limit

Fail 13 Jun 2016 137,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,564 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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YP55 GYK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

YP55 GYK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is YP55 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 GYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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