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AV55 ZZJ

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,982 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,165 miles

Front backplates heavily corroded

Rear Box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 84,437 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,621 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,696 miles

advise that the rear discs are worn

advise that the rear pads are wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,911 miles

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

engine smokey

handbrake over adjusted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,307 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,152 miles

both rear tyres on wear bands.

brake fluid level low.

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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AV55 ZZJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV55 ZZJ, 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 AV55 ZZJ registered?

AV55 ZZJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is AV55 ZZJ safe to buy?

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