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AJ55 TPO

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,985 mi
Last recorded152,985 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 152,985 miles

Nearside Front door mirror slight damage

Nearside Rear anti grease plate corroded

Nearside wing damage

Offside Front door mirror slight damage

Offside Rear anti grease plate corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,260 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has damage

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 149,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has damage

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,250 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damage

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,791 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,898 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 Nov 2012 89,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,366 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 TPO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TPO, 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 AJ55 TPO registered?

AJ55 TPO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AJ55 TPO safe to buy?

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