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AJ55 KMG

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,493 mi
Last recorded215,493 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 215,493 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 215,493 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 200,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 196,875 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2020 187,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 181,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 181,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 166,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,764 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,764 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 134,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,315 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,696 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,834 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges plus in centres

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges plus in centres

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,427 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge engine pan and cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,390 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 KMG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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