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YS55 HCU

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,148 mi
Last recorded150,148 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 150,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,152 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 127,197 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount welds broken

small chips in windscreen on passenger side.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,329 miles

centre exhaust mount welds broken

small chips in windscreen on passenger side.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,609 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 96,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,392 miles

both front tyres misshaped

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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YS55 HCU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS55 HCU, 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 YS55 HCU registered?

YS55 HCU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YS55 HCU safe to buy?

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