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AU55 WDC

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,380 mi
Last recorded126,380 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WDC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 126,380 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 126,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 112,488 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,211 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 103,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,806 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear outer brake pad wearing thin

near side wiper starting to streak very slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,016 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 WDC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDC, 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 AU55 WDC registered?

AU55 WDC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AU55 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 WDC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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