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YR55 EEX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2019 149,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,441 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to offside

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,925 miles

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

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

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 EEX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EEX, 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 YR55 EEX registered?

YR55 EEX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is YR55 EEX safe to buy?

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