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YR55 WVF

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak around sump ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,191 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,211 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Offside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,055 miles

Nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Offside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,348 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,006 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 WVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

YR55 WVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 WVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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