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1601DRX

2005 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1601DRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 95,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 95,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2012 91,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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1601DRX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 1601DRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1601DRX registered?

1601DRX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is 1601DRX safe to buy?

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