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DA55 GGO

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,631 mi
Last recorded169,631 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 169,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

most components are covered in underseal front to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2024 167,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,162 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 164,186 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 164,173 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 158,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust and hangers corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 158,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 156,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,866 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 149,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 140,843 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,842 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,900 miles

front brake pads worn

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 GGO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA55 GGO, 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 DA55 GGO registered?

DA55 GGO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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