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YP55 VPX

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,901 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust mount broke

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 70,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,222 miles

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

front and rear discs are slightly worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 47,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,839 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 3,311 miles

Rear number plate lamps have been painted over but still functions as should

clutch pipe rubbing through

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 VPX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

YP55 VPX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is YP55 VPX safe to buy?

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