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AF55 LKG

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LKG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,489 miles

Offside Front Body wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Body slight damage

Rear Silencer slight deterioration

Traction control light on

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2022 103,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Body slight damage

Rear Silencer slight deterioration

Traction control light on

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 88,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tested in a wet condition

Fail 4 Apr 2019 84,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tested in a wet condition

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror secured by tape

engine light on

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,469 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror secured by tape

engine light on

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,356 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,535 miles

Both Front brake discs are corroded on the inside faces

Engine Management Lamp is on

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,535 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both Front brake discs are corroded on the inside faces

Engine Management Lamp is on

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,701 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 76,701 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine Management Lamp is on

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,225 miles

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 69,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,830 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,473 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,759 miles

rear brake pads worn 75%

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads worn 75%

under trays fitted

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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AF55 LKG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AF55 LKG, 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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AF55 LKG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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