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AJ05 VWL

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 104,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 104,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 104,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 104,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes wrapped in plastic coating unable to see corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 102,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,873 miles

EML illuminated indicating fault

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,873 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML illuminated indicating fault

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

possible decat pipe fitted?

Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,576 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,762 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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AJ05 VWL is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ05 VWL, 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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What year was AJ05 VWL registered?

AJ05 VWL is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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