MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No exhaust boxs fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likey to fall out from carrier
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ends to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe damaged and rear bushes perishing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear tyre fitted with inside edge facing out
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Floor not fully secure damaged (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inne edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear evidence or rear tyres fouling arches but not at time of test
Signs driveshaft rubbing antiroll bar link
outer sill covers fitted
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and terminals loose (not likely to cause a short) (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cables slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driveshafts appear to be fouling other parts of the vehicle
Evidence of rear tyres fouling arches but not at time of test
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn, some play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Possibly fouling anti-roll bar link during extreme suspension movement (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre fitted inside facing out
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split, does prevent ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle has modified suspension, springs loose when jacked however did locate correctly on lowering vehicle.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlamp bulbs fitted into halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and terminals loose (not likely to cause a short) (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cables slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driveshafts appear to be fouling other parts of the vehicle
Evidence of rear tyres fouling arches but not at time of test
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn, some play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Possibly fouling anti-roll bar link during extreme suspension movement (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre fitted inside facing out
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split, does prevent ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle has modified suspension, springs loose when jacked however did locate correctly on lowering vehicle.
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Missing outer retaining spring clips (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Missing retaining clips (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Missing retaining clips (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Centre belt can not be pulled out (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive shafts appear to have been fouling
Exhaust noisy System slightly insecure and fouls rear subframe (8.1.1 (a))
Limited clearance rear tyres to arches not fouling at time of test
Offside Front Brake pad wear wire appears not to be connected
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear trailing arm bushes perished
Vehicle has modified suspension, springs loose when jacked however did locate correctly on lowering vehicle.
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Sills slightly corroded.
Under tray fitted at time of test.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine management light illuminated.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust mount loose
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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AF55 WVO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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