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YP55 VPZ

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,820 mi
Last recorded149,820 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 149,820 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 149,820 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,434 miles

Chattering noise from the gearbox

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 140,434 miles

Chattering noise from the gearbox

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,933 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,856 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,247 miles

N/S/R tyre stepping

O/S/R tyre stepping

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,467 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 VPZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPZ, 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.

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What year was YP55 VPZ registered?

YP55 VPZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is YP55 VPZ safe to buy?

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