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AP54 THX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,040 mi
Last recorded121,040 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 THX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,622 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,957 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to nearside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded. Exhaust system still secure and not leaking.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens cracked.

o/s drive shaft oil seal in gearbox damp

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,932 miles

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

n/s and o/s gearbox driveshaft seals starting to leak.

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,680 miles

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,205 miles

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

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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AP54 THX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP54 THX, 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 AP54 THX registered?

AP54 THX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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