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AO05 HKF

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,915 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 81,704 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,356 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 74,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 70,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 69,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,635 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,605 miles

coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,732 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,447 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

exhaust centre and front mount broken

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,753 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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AO05 HKF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO05 HKF, 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 AO05 HKF registered?

AO05 HKF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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