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DE05 JVA

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,961 mi
Last recorded194,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 194,961 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 194,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 177,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 167,311 miles

Front tyres getting low

Slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Slight corrosion to offside road spring

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 13 Jun 2015 156,659 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Both track rod end boots perished

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in nearside steering rack end

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 156,659 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Both track rod end boots perished

Front brake pads low

Play in nearside steering rack end

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2014 143,241 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes de-bonding

Intercooler pipe fractured

Offside rear brake caliper lever sticking

Play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,103 miles

Offisde front tyre low

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush perished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 129,103 miles

Offisde front tyre low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 JVA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVA, 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 DE05 JVA registered?

DE05 JVA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DE05 JVA safe to buy?

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