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AU55 PYX

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,856 mi
Last recorded151,856 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine smokey but passed smoke test

rear axle bushes split

Pass 14 Jan 2016 140,093 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 140,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,651 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,958 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn very low

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,958 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn very low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,154 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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AU55 PYX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU55 PYX, 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 AU55 PYX registered?

AU55 PYX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AU55 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 PYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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