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YR55 VBB

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,426 mi
Last recorded169,426 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 169,426 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 166,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,820 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 159,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 147,788 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 135,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 122,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,933 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 118,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,825 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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YR55 VBB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

YR55 VBB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is YR55 VBB safe to buy?

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