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AU55 WDP

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WDP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 76,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) both side headlight (1.8.C.4)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective both side (1.7.2)

Front rear brake binding bothside (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,567 miles

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

n/s/r shocker leaking borderline

wear n/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear on front brake discs

Fail 27 May 2016 72,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r shocker leaking borderline

wear n/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake pad wear

Fail 4 Apr 2015 63,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake pad wear

tyre inflation light on

Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in o/s/r outer light unit

coolant level low

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroaded

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in o/s/r outer light unit

coolant level low

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroaded

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,774 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,301 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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AU55 WDP is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU55 WDP, 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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AU55 WDP is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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