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AJ55 AFV

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,913 mi
Last recorded49,913 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,913 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect front anti roll bar bend

Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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AJ55 AFV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ55 AFV, 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 AJ55 AFV registered?

AJ55 AFV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AJ55 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 AFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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