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AJ55 KLZ

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,339 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f inner rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads 50% worn

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f inner rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads 50% worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,662 miles

Rear number plate damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,683 miles

All brake backplates corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,683 miles

All brake backplates corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,045 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,158 miles

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

front tyres low

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,158 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,078 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 44,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,472 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 13 Oct 2009 26,272 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2008 19,373 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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AJ55 KLZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KLZ, 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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AJ55 KLZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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