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AJ55 TOV

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 171,902 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 166,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 143,330 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,591 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 132,591 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 122,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,723 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,723 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,290 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 79,850 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 79,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 TOV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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