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AR05 GMO

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,140 mi
Last recorded232,140 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 GMO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 232,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 232,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 213,300 miles

Side walls on both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 213,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side walls on both rear tyres starting to perish.

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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AR05 GMO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR05 GMO, 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

How do I check the history of AR05 GMO?

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What year was AR05 GMO registered?

AR05 GMO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AR05 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 GMO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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