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AP05 MVF

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,256 mi
Last recorded146,256 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 146,256 miles

..vehicle fitted with lowering springs at time of test,but not affecting inspection

engine management light on

to low to use brake rollers,decelerometer tested brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,545 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight brake bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 20 May 2011 56,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 45,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,392 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2009 36,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,168 miles

brale discs rusty and pitted fronts worst

front tyres wearing low

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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AP05 MVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP05 MVF, 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 AP05 MVF registered?

AP05 MVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AP05 MVF safe to buy?

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