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DA55 FZZ

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FZZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded ()

oil level low

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven brake wear on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded ()

oil level low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexible hose cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexible hose cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 140,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe onto back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,021 miles

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

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,021 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,437 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inside

Fail 8 Dec 2016 126,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inside

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,102 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,209 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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DA55 FZZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA55 FZZ, 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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DA55 FZZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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