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YX55 VYU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,522 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2009 106,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,613 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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YX55 VYU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX55 VYU, 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

How do I check the history of YX55 VYU?

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What year was YX55 VYU registered?

YX55 VYU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YX55 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 VYU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX55 VYU have outstanding finance?

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