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YR55 VAU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,349 mi
Last recorded123,349 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

tested in wet weather conditions

under side has corrosion + inner sills

Fail 18 Nov 2017 123,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

tested in wet weather conditions

under side has corrosion + inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,676 miles

Front rusty on inner edges

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust backbox outerskin rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,479 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,479 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,594 miles

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 VAU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

YR55 VAU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is YR55 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 VAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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