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AJ55 XZN

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,264 mi
Last recorded148,264 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 148,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 148,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front worn on inner edge both sides

Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,869 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front worn on inner edge both sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 121,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 100,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 91,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 73,610 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth (rolled off on inner edge)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,610 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth (rolled off on inner edge)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,349 miles

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

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 XZN is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 XZN registered?

AJ55 XZN is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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