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DE05 JUH

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,354 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,759 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement h/brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake caliper carrier bolts different? top one packed out with washers ?? and pad not seated correctly ??

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,124 miles

Rear discs and pads slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 62,417 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE05 JUH is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE05 JUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 JUH registered?

DE05 JUH is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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