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AO55 FHE

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,625 mi
Last recorded137,625 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 137,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody components too (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age corrosion underbody all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,685 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

front and rear brake discs surface corosion

Fail 25 Mar 2021 114,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking

front and rear brake discs surface corosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,114 miles

both rear brake back plates in very poor condition

splash shield fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,585 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,749 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,190 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre couple of small cuts in tread.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,706 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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AO55 FHE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO55 FHE, 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 AO55 FHE registered?

AO55 FHE is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AO55 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 FHE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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