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AJ55 XZG

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,178 mi
Last recorded196,178 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 196,178 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror back missing

corosion on both front wings at sill caused holes. not structural at time of test but will req att.

heat shield on body loose above exhaust at rear

undershields obscure some components

Fail 18 Aug 2020 196,175 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror back missing

corosion on both front wings at sill caused holes. not structural at time of test but will req att.

heat shield on body loose above exhaust at rear

undershields obscure some components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 185,294 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged lass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

bottom of front wings at joint with sill corroded. n/s holed. not structural at this time but could cause structural damage if no action taken.

undershields obscure some components

Pass 18 Aug 2018 174,062 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to bottom of o/s /f wing. cosmetic only. but if left could cause stuctural problems latter

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 162,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing by sill is corroded and holed, not efecting body strength but will req. att. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 162,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing by sill is corroded and holed, not efecting body strength but will req. att. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,650 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 125,443 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine undershield damaged

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and adrift in places, but is secure and no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine undershield damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and adrift in places, but is secure and no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,882 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)

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 12 Aug 2010 46,842 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)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 8 May 2009 39,784 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,470 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 XZG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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