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AK55 NVN

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,417 mi
Last recorded165,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 165,417 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 165,417 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 164,317 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 147,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 147,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,314 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,552 miles

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,378 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,183 miles

Center exhaust sleeve broken.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,160 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted.

engine management lamp on

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,596 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn.offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs slightly worn.offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,100 miles

condensation in right headlight unit

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

condensation in right headlight unit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,117 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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AK55 NVN is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK55 NVN, 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 AK55 NVN registered?

AK55 NVN is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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