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YR55 VAY

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 143,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 114,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,181 miles

EM Light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,151 miles

front no.plate split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre near limit

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 VAY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

YR55 VAY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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