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AU05 TVW

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 153,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 153,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 145,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,597 miles

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

EPC warning light on

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

engine MIL light on

engine inspection cover fitted restricting view of testable items

exhaust corroding

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake disc shows signs of ove heating

offside rear brake pads crystalising due to overheating

rear brake calipers,parking brake levers return springs missing

rear brake pads becoming low

remove items from drivers view

steering rack inner joints becoming worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 136,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat-belt (5.4.2)

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

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

engine MIL light on

engine inspection cover fitted restricting view of testable items

exhaust corroding

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake disc shows signs of ove heating

offside rear brake pads crystalising due to overheating

rear brake calipers,parking brake levers return springs missing

rear brake pads becoming low

remove items from drivers view

steering rack inner joints becoming worn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 118,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 106,912 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 106,860 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,256 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 88,708 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 24 Dec 2010 88,708 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 63,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,756 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,120 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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AU05 TVW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

AU05 TVW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AU05 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TVW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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