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SP05 VJX

2005 Seat Leon FR TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon FR TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 114,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,775 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 95,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2009 74,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 60,924 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)

Fail 2 May 2009 60,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 40,935 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon FR TDI?

Based on 3,672 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
8,646
Miles/Year
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3
Headlamp aim too high 3
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 2
brake binding 2
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SP05 VJX is a 2005 Seat Leon FR TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon FR TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP05 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SP05 VJX registered?

SP05 VJX is a 2005 Seat Leon FR TDI, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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