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AU05 RNA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,111 mi
Last recorded205,111 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RNA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 205,111 miles

rear exhaust weak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 3 May 2017 205,110 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust weak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 18 May 2016 180,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 180,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 153,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mil light on

Pass 19 May 2014 128,350 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 May 2014 128,350 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 May 2013 102,369 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 78,170 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 55,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 55,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,746 miles

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

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

child seat in rear

rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,942 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

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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AU05 RNA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AU05 RNA, 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 AU05 RNA registered?

AU05 RNA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 RNA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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