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DE05 TGO

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,135 mi
Last recorded117,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 117,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 110,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,079 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 92,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 89,139 miles

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

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

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

clip adrift on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 2 May 2012 89,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

clip adrift on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 75,346 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 58,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 46,832 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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DE05 TGO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

DE05 TGO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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