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AF55 LLD

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LLD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,906 miles

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

engine management light is on + offside rear door requires force to open

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre worn edge

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,254 miles

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre cut

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,905 miles

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake discs scored slightly

headlamp aims on limits

second hand steering rack fitted bt secure and undamaged

slight crack in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2010 71,904 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake discs scored slightly

slight crack in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly weak and perrishing

both front tyres just on limit

offside rear indicator slightly discolouring

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering shaft coloumn

turbo slightly weak and hissing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 128,487 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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AF55 LLD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF55 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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