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AJ55 XYX

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,367 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 92,177 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,177 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,612 miles

advisery; airbag warning lamp staying on

advisery; suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,612 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

advisery; airbag warning lamp staying on

advisery; suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,085 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,695 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,993 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 XYX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

AJ55 XYX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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