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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear low
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear low
Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroding under outer coating (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake caliper, handbrake lever return springs missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal appears to have long travel
engine bay covers, inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroding under outer coating (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake caliper, handbrake lever return springs missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal appears to have long travel
engine bay covers, inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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DE05 JSY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 DE05 JSY, 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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DE05 JSY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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