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AJ55 UVV

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,887 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 115,887 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all windows tinted

rear seats missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 106,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

after market HID bulbs fitted

n/s/r wiper linkage worn/play

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,585 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,477 miles

Emissions not tested poor idle speed and signs of turbo overheating (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both rear indicator bulbs poor light (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear inner edge getting close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,354 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,908 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,908 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside / offside front brake discs very worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,355 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 UVV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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