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YR55 AHX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,569 mi
Last recorded121,569 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing lower

both lower outer cill covered with plastic covers

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central/rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

coolant low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR55 AHX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc 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 YR55 AHX, 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 YR55 AHX registered?

YR55 AHX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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