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DE55 JNL

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 138,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 138,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 138,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,810 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 128,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,914 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 20 Mar 2013 108,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,560 miles

rear disc brake splash guards are corroded through

under floor protection covers fitted front to rear

Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disc brake splash guards are corroded through

under floor protection covers fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,664 miles

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

underbody protection covers fitted

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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DE55 JNL is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE55 JNL, 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 DE55 JNL registered?

DE55 JNL is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is DE55 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 JNL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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